Singing: meaning, definitions and examples

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singing

 

[ หˆsษชล‹ษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

music

The act of producing musical sounds with the voice, usually with words. Singing is a form of expression and communication that has been present in human cultures for centuries. It can convey emotions, tell stories, and bring people together through shared experiences.

Synonyms

chanting, crooning, vocalizing

Examples of usage

  • Singing in a choir is a popular way to enjoy music with others.
  • She has a beautiful singing voice that captivates everyone who hears it.
  • Many people find joy and solace in singing their favorite songs.
  • The children were singing happily as they played in the park.
  • Professional singers often train rigorously to improve their singing abilities.
Context #2 | Verb

action

The act of producing musical sounds with the voice, often following a melody or lyrics. Singing can be done solo or in a group, and it is a popular form of artistic expression and entertainment.

Synonyms

performing, vocalizing, warbling

Examples of usage

  • She loves to sing along to her favorite songs on the radio.
  • We were singing together at the top of our lungs during the road trip.
  • The birds outside my window are singing a beautiful melody.
  • He sang a lullaby to put the baby to sleep.
  • The crowd joined in singing the national anthem at the sports event.

Translations

Translations of the word "singing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น canto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฏเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Singen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bernyanyi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั–ะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›piewanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญŒใ†ใ“ใจ (ใ†ใŸใ†ใ“ใจ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ canto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸarkฤฑ sรถyleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ๋ž˜ํ•˜๊ธฐ (noraehagi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบู†ุงุก (ghinaa')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zpฤ›v

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spev

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ”ฑๆญŒ (chร nggฤ“)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ petje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรถngur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะฝ ะฐะนั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒฆแƒ”แƒ แƒ (simghera)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mahnฤฑ oxuma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canto

Etymology

The word 'singing' originated from the Old English word 'singan', which means 'to chant or recite in a musical tone'. Singing has been an integral part of human culture since ancient times, with evidence of vocal music dating back thousands of years. It is a universal form of expression that transcends language barriers and has the power to evoke emotions and create connections among people.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,893, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.