Singing
/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the activity or art of producing musical sounds with the voice.
Singing is taught as part of the music curriculum at the school.
a performance of a song or songs.
The evening ended with a beautiful singing by the local choir.
verb
the act of producing musical sounds with the voice.
Her favorite pastime is singing in the shower.
to perform a song or melody vocally.
He loves singing along to his favorite songs on the radio.
to make a high-pitched sound, often resembling the voice, as in some birds.
The bird was singing beautifully at dawn.
to express through song.
She was singing her joy after receiving the good news.
Etymology
From Old English 'singan', related to Old Norse 'singa'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
singing in the shower
Singing while taking a shower, often done for enjoyment and relaxation.
singing the blues
Expressing feelings of sadness or sorrow through song.
singing to the choir
Addressing a group that already agrees with you; preaching to the converted.
Related Words
singer
A person who sings, especially professionally.
song
A short musical composition with words.
melody
A sequence of musical notes that are perceived as a single entity.
Slang Meanings
To serenade
He decided to serenade her under the stars.
To belt it out
She really knows how to belt it out at karaoke.