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singalong Definition

sing·along (siŋ′ə lôŋ′)

noun

  1. an informal gathering of people to join in the singing of songs
  2. a form of entertainment in which the audience or patrons, as of a nightclub or bar, sing familiar songs along with the entertainer or performer

singalong Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: I will play them so we can have a singalong, provided that we sing new songs as well.
  • enjoy: Come along for an evening of cockney classics that Chas & Dave are famous for, and enjoy a good singalong!
  • accompany: Tuesday, December 14th, 2004 The traditional Christmas carol singalong accompanied by my Dad and his piano accordian!

Adjective modifier

  • mass: This set ends with Chance - an old Big Country hit - Bruce's trademark guitar intro signals a mass crowd singalong.
  • good: Come along for an evening of cockney classics that Chas & Dave are famous for, and enjoy a good singalong!

Modifies a noun

  • chorus: I Wanna Hold Your Hand in an English folk club complete with singalong chorus from the audience.
  • tune: London Song, 20th Century Man, and the first singalong tune in favorite Tired Of Waiting.
  • song: It's Not True is a singalong pop song from Pete Townshend.
  • anthem: You write something better than Coldplay ever made, something that's going to be your new singalong anthem for years to come.
  • session: The center's monthly ceilidh involves a mix of storytelling and singalong sessions and attracts a diverse group of attendees.
  • track: Estonia has recruited Buffy the Song Slayer to perform a midtempo singalong track.