setlist
noun
set·list
ˈset-ˌlist 
plural setlists
1
: the planned components of a performance
especially
: the songs chosen to be performed by a musical artist at a concert
The Glaswegian singer was in the finest of voices as he ran through a 16-song setlist for fans … —
Kirsty Bosley
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: a written list of the components of a performance and especially of the songs performed by a musical artist
Most bands don't release their setlist ahead of their performances, as that takes away part of the excitement.—Rachael Davies
Rachael DaviesExamples of setlist in a Sentence
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Ariana Grande's tour setlist may get a bit longer, as the singer has new music on the way.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The show featured a setlist full of her classic hits while introducing a blend of modern-day music and jazzy, old-school Vegas style.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Her Holy Fvck and Dancing With the Devil…The Art of Starting Over eras are largely absent from the setlist, save for the possibility of appearing as a surprise song.
—Tomás Mier, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Occasionally, Jacobs kept helpful notes, but the volunteers frequently spend days consulting each other, searching and even reaching out to artists to make sure the setlists are accurately documented.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Find the full setlist, as well as footage and photos from the show, below.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2026
The six singers will create a setlist of material that is personal to them, Ladd said.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Beyond the wistful setlist, technical glitches clashed with Ye’s artistic vision.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The setlist on that tour also felt pandering.
—David Harris, SPIN, 30 Mar. 2026
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The show featured a setlist full of her classic hits while introducing a blend of modern-day music and jazzy, old-school Vegas style.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Her Holy Fvck and Dancing With the Devil…The Art of Starting Over eras are largely absent from the setlist, save for the possibility of appearing as a surprise song.
—Tomás Mier, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Occasionally, Jacobs kept helpful notes, but the volunteers frequently spend days consulting each other, searching and even reaching out to artists to make sure the setlists are accurately documented.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Find the full setlist, as well as footage and photos from the show, below.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2026
The six singers will create a setlist of material that is personal to them, Ladd said.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Beyond the wistful setlist, technical glitches clashed with Ye’s artistic vision.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The setlist on that tour also felt pandering.
—David Harris, SPIN, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Setlist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/setlist. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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