singalong
Definition
Singalong (noun): An informal social gathering or event where people sing popular songs together, often with the lyrics provided to guide participation.
Usage
A "singalong" is a participatory musical activity, not a performance. It emphasizes group enjoyment rather than individual skill. The term is commonly used for casual, often spontaneous, singing sessions among friends, at parties, in pubs, or around campfires. It implies a shared, communal experience.
Examples
- Noun:
- The campfire ended with a fun singalong of classic rock songs.
- The community center hosts a weekly singalong for seniors.
- It wasn't a concert; it was more of a relaxed singalong where everyone joined in.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: "Singalong" can function as an adjective to describe events or materials designed for this purpose.
- They published a singalong book with the lyrics to a hundred folk songs.
- The children's TV show has a singalong segment at the end.
Variants and Related Words
- Sing-along: An alternative spelling, often used interchangeably.
- We watched a sing-along version of the movie with the lyrics on the screen.
- Community Singing: A more formal term for a similar concept, often organized in public spaces.
Synonyms
- Group singing: The general act of singing together.
- Chorus: Can refer to a part of a song designed for everyone to sing, or the act of singing together on that part.
Related Phrases
- To have a singalong: The verbal phrase describing the activity.
- After dinner, we decided to have a singalong.
- Singalong session: A common collocation emphasizing the event as an activity.
- The party turned into a long singalong session.
Noun
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informal group singing of popular songs
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