Songs with titles that start with “te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori!
Can you think of any words that start with “te”? There are lots, whether in Japanese or English—like “tegami” (letter), “tentai” (celestial bodies), “teen,” and “take,” to name a few.
In this article, I’ll introduce a selection of songs that start with such words—tracks with titles beginning with “te.” Feel free to use this as a hint for karaoke shiritori where you connect the last character of a song title to the next, or for shiritori played with song titles only.
Since I’m assuming you might sing them at karaoke, I’ll mainly feature well-known J-pop this time.
Songs with titles starting with “Te.” Perfect for shiritori karaoke or song-title shiritori! (1–10)
Song of PointillismNEW!Mrs. GREEN APPLE (feat. Inoue Sonoko)
The song Tenbyo no Uta by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, featuring Sonoko Inoue.
As a harmony piece performed by two high-voiced singers, both the lead and the harmony parts feature very high vocal ranges.
It’s rare to find a track that foregrounds falsetto harmonies to this extent, making it a unique work in that sense.
Beyond the sheer height of the notes, the two singers’ expressive abilities are also compelling, and the beautiful harmonies they create are breathtaking.
If you want to sing gorgeous harmonies at karaoke, this is a song you should definitely try at least once.
dot.mp4NEW!yasumi suya
Vocaloid producer Yasumi Suya, a creator who expertly employs wordplay and typographic gimmicks, has earned passionate support.
Released in February 2024, this work became a hot topic, ranking 98th in the Bokakore 2024 Winter charts.
The concept is brilliant, centering on the letters in the song title and sprinkling in terms related to scoring and evaluation.
It deftly portrays a satire of the visible numbers and buzz mechanics of internet society, set to a rapid beat and electronic sound.
It’s also spreading through short-video arrangements and covers, and its addictive rhythm is irresistible.
Anyone feeling worn out by the internet’s evaluation economy is sure to find it exhilarating!
sunshowerNEW!cuum
This is a Vocaloid ballad that conjures mysterious, beautiful scenes.
It’s the debut work by Vocaloid producer cuum, released in February 2025.
Otomachi Una’s transparent, crystalline vocals blend beautifully with the warm band sound and the timbre of the strings.
The lyrics reflect themes of parting, reunion, and the wavering of memory, while the soundscape embodies that worldview.
Why not listen to this piece and reflect on the precious memories tucked away deep in your heart?
TelephoneNEW!merokuru
A work by Vocaloid producer Merokuru, released in August 2025.
This track participated in the BokaColle 2025 Summer TOP 100 rankings.
It features a striking contrast between lyrics that portray lingering attachment and bittersweet emotions using the motif of a telephone, and an irresistibly danceable rhythm.
It’s also recommended as background music for dance performances or to hype up a stage.
Use its dazzling electronic sounds to color a special event where the whole student body gathers.
Music of the Celestial SphereNEW!Ave Mujica
A grand work that links the world of real-life concerts with anime.
Within its bright yet heartrending resonance, it portrays people who, while holding feelings for things that fade and a sense of impermanence, still face forward and move on.
It’s a track where Diggy-MO’s poetic word choices blend beautifully with a vast, liberating metal sound.
Released in April 2025, this piece marked the conclusion of the story as the insert song in episode 13, the final episode of the TV anime “BanG Dream! Ave Mujica.” It is also included as the last track on the album “Completeness,” released the same month.
Overflowing with a festive spirit that invites the entire venue to sing together at live shows, it’s a masterpiece you’ll want to hear if you wish to share a profound emotional experience with your friends.
Take Me Home, Country RoadsNEW!John Denver
This is a song that became widely known in Japan after being covered in Japanese as the theme song for the film “Whisper of the Heart.” The original was released in April 1971 and was later included on the classic album “Poems, Prayers and Promises.” Its warm acoustic guitar tones and clear, translucent vocals are major attractions.
It unfolds a world that evokes a strong yearning to return home and conjures images of beautiful natural scenery.
Give it a listen when you want to calm your mind.
TetrisNEW!shigure ui
This is a captivating cover video that naturally reconstructs the original song’s urgency and densely packed tension within her own context.
In this work by Shigure Ui, she reinterprets a vocaloid track released by Hiiragi Magnetite in November 2024 with her own vocals and illustrations, publishing it in January 2025.
While retaining the structure of words being crammed atop an electronic, bustling rhythm, the balance of cuteness and fragility in her vocal timbre resonates exquisitely.
The worldview—seemingly expressing the anxieties of our information-saturated age—comes through pop yet earnest, both visually and sonically.
Highly recommended for those who want to feel the momentum of net culture or savor the artistry of self-produced work where video and music are seamlessly unified.