title theme
die Titelmelodie, die Titelmelodien
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title theme
A melody played at the beginning or end of a film, television show, radio program, or series that is characteristic of that work.
Die Titelmelodie der Serie kennt inzwischen fast jeder.
By now, almost everyone knows the series' title theme.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Titelmelodien |
| genitive | der Titelmelodie |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Titelmelodie | die Titelmelodien |
| accusative | die Titelmelodie | die Titelmelodien |
| dative | der Titelmelodie | den Titelmelodien |
| genitive | der Titelmelodie | der Titelmelodien |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
„Titelmelodie“ is made up of „Titel“ (title) and „Melodie“ (melody). The first part indicates which work the melody belongs to.
Schon die ersten Takte der Titelmelodie verraten, um welche Sendung es geht.
The very first bars of the title theme reveal which show it is.
Verbs such as „spielen“ (to play), „komponieren“ (to compose), „aufnehmen“ (to record), „erkennen“ (to recognize), and „mitsingen“ (to sing along) are frequently used with „Titelmelodie“. „Bekannte“ (well-known) and „unverwechselbare Titelmelodie“ (distinctive title theme) are also typical collocations.
Ein bekannter Musiker hat die Titelmelodie für die neue Serie komponiert.
A well-known musician composed the title theme for the new series.
Belonging to a film or show is often expressed with „von“ (of/from) or with the genitive. This allows you to specify exactly which work the title theme belongs to.
Die Titelmelodie von „Nordwind“ wurde für das Orchester neu aufgenommen.
The title theme of „Nordwind“ was re-recorded for the orchestra.
Die Titelmelodie des Films blieb den Zuschauern lange im Gedächtnis.
The film's title theme remained in the viewers' memories for a long time.
