sung
/siɳ/
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Definition
- 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
- the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy