theme music
die Titelmusik, die Titelmusiken
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theme music
Music played at the beginning or end of a film, television program, series, or radio program, often serving as its signature tune.
Schon bei der Titelmusik wusste ich, dass meine Lieblingsserie begann.
I knew my favorite series was starting as soon as I heard the theme music.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Titelmusiken |
| genitive | der Titelmusik |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Titelmusik | die Titelmusiken |
| accusative | die Titelmusik | die Titelmusiken |
| dative | der Titelmusik | den Titelmusiken |
| genitive | der Titelmusik | der Titelmusiken |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Titelmusik' (theme music) consists of 'Titel' (title) and 'Musik' (music). The component 'Titel' (title) can help you connect the word with the name of and recognition associated with a program or film.
Die Titelmusik passt gut zum Titel und zur Stimmung der Serie.
The theme music fits the title and mood of the series well.
With 'Titelmusik zu' (theme music for) and the dative, you can indicate which film or program the music belongs to.
Wer hat die Titelmusik zu dieser Serie komponiert?
Who composed the theme music for this series?
Typical collocations are 'eine Titelmusik komponieren' (to compose theme music) and 'eine Titelmusik einspielen' (to record theme music). These refer to writing the music and recording it with musicians.
Ein kleines Orchester hat die Titelmusik im Studio eingespielt.
A small orchestra recorded the theme music in the studio.
