sing along
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Definition
- 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
- 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