Sing: meaning, definitions and examples

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sing

 

[ sษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

music

To make musical sounds with the voice. Singing involves producing musical notes and tones with the voice, often in harmony with other singers or musical accompaniment. Singing can be done as a solo performance or as part of a group.

Synonyms

chant, croon, serenade, vocalize, warble

Examples of usage

  • She loves to sing in the choir.
  • He sang a beautiful melody at the concert.
  • They were singing together in perfect harmony.
Context #2 | Noun

music

The act of producing musical sounds with the voice. Singing is a form of vocal expression that can convey emotions, tell stories, and entertain audiences. It is often a central element in music performances and recordings.

Synonyms

chanting, crooning, serenading, vocalizing, warbling

Examples of usage

  • Her singing was captivating.
  • The choir's singing brought tears to my eyes.
  • He has a natural talent for singing.

Translations

Translations of the word "sing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cantar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช singen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyanyi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั–ะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›piewaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญŒใ† (ใ†ใŸใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chanter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cantar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸarkฤฑ sรถylemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ๋ž˜ํ•˜๋‹ค (noraehada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุบู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zpรญvat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spievaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ”ฑ (chร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ peti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ syngja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะฝ ะฐะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒฆแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oxumaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cantar

Etymology

The word 'sing' has Old English origins, with its roots in the Germanic languages. It has been used for centuries to describe the act of producing musical sounds with the voice. Singing has been a fundamental form of expression in human culture, with evidence of vocal music dating back to ancient civilizations. Over time, singing has evolved into various genres and styles, becoming a significant aspect of music and entertainment around the world.

See also: sang, singe, singer, singing, single, singly, singular.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,226, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.