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sigla

/ˈsiɡla/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

acronym; theme song

  • an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of words
  • the opening or closing theme music of a TV programme, cartoon, or radio show

In a sentence

Tutti cantavano la sigla di quel cartone animato.

Everyone sang the theme tune of that cartoon.

Cosa significa questa sigla sul modulo?

What does this acronym mean on the form?

La sigla di chiusura dura meno di un minuto.

The closing theme lasts less than a minute.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
siglafeminine · singular
siglefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • In everyday Italian, 'sigla' very often means a TV show's intro or outro theme song.

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