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singing

noun · adjective

Simple meaning

Using the voice to produce musical sounds.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsɪŋɪŋ

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. The act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing.

  2. informal

    Disclosing information or giving evidence about another

  3. A ringing sound in the ears.

  4. us

    A gathering for the purpose of singing shape note songs.

adjective

  1. of a kettle etc.

    Producing a whistling sound due to the escape of steam.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • singverbBase word

    Deliver by singing.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • singernounPerson or profession

    A person who sings.

  • singlyadverbDerived adverb

    One by one.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • singing voicenounCompound term

    The musical quality of the voice while singing.

  • a cappella singingnounCompound term

    Singing without instrumental accompaniment.

  • gospel singingnounCompound term

    Folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response.

  • a capella singingnounCompound term

    Singing without instrumental accompaniment.

  • scat singingnounCompound term

    Singing jazz.

  • part-singingnounCompound term

    Singing with three or more voice parts.

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Synonyms

Sense: using the voice to produce musical sounds

musical

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