Definition

1. Verb (intransitive):
   • To sing the melody or words of a song while listening to it being performed or played by others, typically in an informal or participatory manner.

Usage

• The verb "sing along" is used to describe the action of joining in vocally with a performance. It is often followed by the preposition "to" when specifying the music being accompanied.
• It describes a cooperative, non-professional form of participation where one follows the lead of a recorded track, a live performer, or a group.

Examples

• Verb:
  • During the concert, the band encouraged the crowd to sing along.
  • She loves to sing along to her favorite songs on the radio.
  • We put on some classic tunes and sang along all evening.

Advanced Usage

• "sing along with (someone/something)": To join one's voice to a specific performer or recording.
  • The children sang along with the animated character on the screen.
• The phrase can function as a noun ("a sing-along") to describe an event where this is the main activity.
  • The campfire sing-along was the highlight of the trip.

Variants and Related Words

• Sing-along (noun): A social event or gathering where people sing songs together, often with known lyrics provided.
  • The pub hosts a weekly sing-along for its patrons.

Synonyms

• Chime in: To join in a conversation or activity, sometimes by singing.
• Join in: To become involved in an activity with others.

Related Phrases

• Karaoke: A form of entertainment where people sing along to a recorded backing track, with the original vocals removed.
• Chorus: A part of a song repeated after each verse, often designed for audience sing-along.

Verb

1. sing with a choir or an orchestra
   • Every year the local orchestra and choir perform the `Messiah' and the audience is invited to sing along