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Wiedererkennungsmelodie

English translation: (recognisable) theme-tune/music


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German term or phrase:Wiedererkennungsmelodie
English translation:(recognisable) theme-tune/music
Entered by: Natalie Wilcock
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German to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Music / Melodies
German term or phrase: Wiedererkennungsmelodie
Die Wiedererkennungsmelodie des Produktes ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil des Konzeptes.

We are talking about a melody that has to be integrated in the music to be played by an orchestra. It's a well-known song that will be recognised by listeners across the world. Any snappy ideas?
Natalie Wilcock
Germany
Local time: 08:38
(recognisable) theme-tune/music
Explanation:
That my offering; less of a signature, more than just a jingle.

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Note added at 24 mins (2006-03-07 13:10:57 GMT)
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That is....
Selected response from:

David Moore
Germany
Local time: 08:38
Grading comment
Thank you David. Regards, Natalie
3 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +7(recognisable) theme-tune/musicDavid Moore
4 +1signature tune
gangels
4 +1jingle
Stephen Sadie
3 +1hookline
Steffen Walter


Discussion entries: 1





  

Answers


20 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
hookline


Explanation:
Perhaps?

See http://www.pons.de/speziell/ausbild/hiphop/bkground/glossar....

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Note added at 20 mins (2006-03-07 13:07:29 GMT)
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Hookline:
abgeleitet von hook - Haken; der Refrain oder die Sequenz, an dem/der sich der Hörer verfängt.

Steffen Walter
Germany
Local time: 08:38
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 15

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Stephen Sadie: sorry, maybe a special hip-hop term but not common really
3 mins
  -> AFAIK this is not at all special to hip-hop music but David's suggestion might be more appropriate anyway.
agree  Kevin Fulton: common term; in rock, it's the hook
1 hr
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23 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +7
(recognisable) theme-tune/music


Explanation:
That my offering; less of a signature, more than just a jingle.

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Note added at 24 mins (2006-03-07 13:10:57 GMT)
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That is....

David Moore
Germany
Local time: 08:38
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 23
Grading comment
Thank you David. Regards, Natalie

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Lisa Davey: Well-known recognisable tune/song/music
7 mins
agree  Rachel Ward
23 mins
agree  Otmar Lichtenwörther: As a native speaker of German I'd say it's much better than the word in the source language.:-)
26 mins
agree  writeaway: theme tune
28 mins
agree  JSolis: recognizable tune
42 mins
agree  Rebecca Garber: recognizable theme music
1 hr
agree  mbrodie
5 hrs
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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
jingle


Explanation:
i believe we had a similar question...

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Note added at 24 mins (2006-03-07 13:11:34 GMT)
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following additional info i'd just opt for "theme"

Stephen Sadie
Germany
Local time: 08:38
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 14

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Gad Harel
1 min
  -> thanks gad
neutral  writeaway: a jingle implies words too, no?
51 mins
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
signature tune


Explanation:
'In the mood' was Glen Miller's signature tune, I believe

gangels
United States
Local time: 00:38
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 5

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Diana Loos: This is the right word!
1 day17 hrs
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