tribute song
Dedicated cover version
A tribute song is a song written or performed to honor someone, typically a musician or public figure who has died.
The term applies both to original compositions memorializing a person and to cover performances dedicated to their memory: The concert featured tribute songs for the late guitarist.
Tribute songs often appear on tribute albums, where multiple artists cover the honoree's work.
- homageExpression of deep respect
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
- in loving memoryEpitaph honoring the deceased
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- eulogyTribute for the dead
gone too soon · cover · remembrance · rest in peace · honor · farewell · final goodbye · loss · legacy · beloved · fallen star · mourning · celebration · artist · legend · icon · forever young · heartfelt
- music referencescover version, sample, mashup, interpolation
- tributeshomage, dedication, memorial, eulogy, praise
- songwritinglyrics, verse, verse-chorus, refrain, melody
- celebration musichappy birthday, wedding march, graduation march, anniversary waltz, bridal chorus
- love songsromantic ballad, love ballad, serenade, love duet, love lyrics
- memorialsmemorial, memorial service, memorial statue, memorials, war memorial
tribute songparody song
Humorous musical imitation
diss track · satire · mockery · novelty song · send-up
tribute songdiss track
Song attacking someone by name
protest song · hit piece · character assassination · denouncement · breakup song
tribute, song, tributes, tributary, tributaries, contribute, contribution, contributor, contributory