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An act of singing a song
“The peaceful protestors would then engage in singing as part of their demonstration.”
An act of saying, shouting or singing a repeated rhythmic phrase
A form of entertainment popular in clubs, at parties, etc, in which individual members of the public sing along to pre-recorded instrumental versions of popular songs, the lyrics of which are displayed for the singer on a screen in time with the music
A long, usually high-pitched and unpleasant sound
An interpretation or rendering of a piece of music
Evidence for prosecution
The sound of a cheep
Dialogue, in an opera etc, that, rather than being sung as an aria, is reproduced with the rhythms of normal speech, often with simple musical accompaniment or harpsichord continuo, serving to expound the plot
A collection of sounds that are harmonized and organized in time or beats
The sound of a buzzer or telephone
Of, or related to, song or the act of singing
“In another room, where the Dutch porcelain is kept, is a singing clock that plays eight hymns.”
Present participle for to make musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a set tune
“She played it to the hilt as an over-inebriated soprano trying to sing in an operetta.”
Present participle for to make melodious whistling and twittering sounds, such as of a bird or electronic device
“The bird began to sing still more melodically, and then fluttered its wings and flew from its branch, hovering just out of Bogo's reach.”
Present participle for to make or emit a noise or sound
“She rejoiced in the distinctness of their own little residence, where she trimmed the lamp, stirred the fire, and heard the kettle sing.”
Present participle for to act as an informer to the police
“Apparently, the gang felt that these guys knew too much and might sing to the cops.”
Present participle for to call something out loudly
“They sing his name loudly in support. He cannot let them down.”
Present participle for to admit that one has committed a crime or wrongdoing
Present participle for to describe or represent as admirable, especially unjustifiably
Present participle for to state a fact or belief forcefully or confidently
Present participle for to move or vibrate with a buzzing or whirring sound
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