Definition

1. Verb (past participle):
   • Uttered with musical tones: The past participle of the verb "sing," meaning to have produced musical sounds with the voice.
   • Performed vocally: Used to describe a state where a song or piece of music has been vocalized.

Usage

• As part of a verb phrase (with "have" or "had"): Indicates a completed action of singing.
  • She has sung that aria many times.
  • The national anthem was sung beautifully by the choir.
• As an adjective: Describes something that has been performed vocally.
  • The rarely sung version of the hymn moved the audience.

Advanced Usage

• "Sung" in passive constructions: Often used to describe an action done to the subject.
  • The lullaby was sung softly.
• In set phrases: Used in fixed expressions.
  • "Sung" masses (in music, referring to a mass that is vocalized, as opposed to spoken).

Variants and Related Words

• Sing (v): To produce musical tones with the voice.
  • Birds sing at dawn.
• Singer (n): A person who sings.
  • She is a professional singer.
• Song (n): A short poem or other set of words set to music.
  • He wrote a beautiful song.

Synonyms

• Vocalized: Produced sound with the voice.
• Chanted: Sung or recited in a monotone or repetitive rhythm.
• Crooned: Sung or hummed in a soft, low voice.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Sing along: To sing together with a performer or recording.
  • The crowd loved to sing along.
• Sing out: To sing or call loudly.
  • Don't be shy, sing out!

Related Idioms

• Sung to the rafters: Sung very loudly and enthusiastically, filling the space.
  • The hymn was sung to the rafters of the old church.
• Sung one's praises: To have praised someone highly and enthusiastically.
  • He had sung her praises to the entire committee.

Noun

1. the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy