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setlist

setlist

2 4.0
A list of songs a band plans to play at a concert
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛtˌlɪst/
translation icon : lista de canciones
  • The band revealed their exciting setlist for the upcoming concert, featuring fan favorites and new songs.

And it's like this amazing intricate set list.

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Examples

  • At that time, Planetary Duality had just recently been released, so naturally they based their setlist mainly on that album.

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  • I think they should add 24 and Lonely Nation to their setlists.

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  • We're not following the setlist much these days.

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  • Our friend Emily sent us a great review of the show and the setlist!

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  • Though I remembered the tracks played, I need to say thank you to the individual who put the setlist online.

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  • "The song that we never wanted to play live, ever, is now on the setlist," Hetfield explained to his fans.

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  • I compiled a few of my favorite Springsteen songs that will hopefully make the setlist tomorrow.

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  • They played four songs and their setlist off of the new album that's definitely supporting the new album.

  • Since I love all Future of the Left songs, I can't grumble about the setlist.

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  • "Honky Tonk Women" was part of the setlist, and while Elton's version won't make anybody forget the Stones, it's worth a listen.

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Synonyms

playlist
vssetlist
47 2.4

A list of songs on a music app put in order to play

is meant for live concert performance rather than general listening

How Long

marathon
64 3.7
setlist
2 4.0

Surface Forms

setlist singular
setlists plural

Morphology

setlist = set + list (semi-transparent) = set + list

The components 'set' + 'list' are clear, but 'set' here refers to the musical sense (a performance segment), which is specialized vocabulary that some learners may not know.

Etymology

Setlist is made by joining two common words: set, meaning a 'group' or a part of a show, and list, meaning a 'series on paper'. So a setlist is the written order of songs a band plans to play at a concert.