answer song

An "answer song" is a musical response to another song, often continuing its themes or offering a contrasting perspective.

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Definition

B2General Music

(general)A song created as a reply to the lyrics or themes of another song.

Example

  • Her latest release is an answer song that responds to the narrative of his hit single.

C1Hip-Hop

(specific)A type of track made to satirize or respond to another artist's song.

Example

  • In the 1980s, answer songs were popular in hip-hop as artists often replied to each other's tracks.

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