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I wanted to play drums, and I got a set when I was 14 and just started to play in the house, to the stereo. I liked Ringo Starr, of course. And Sandy Nelson. I had his record, 'Let There Be Drums,' and I'd play along with it.
Tipper Gore

Meaning of "play along" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PLAY ALONG

play along play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PLAY ALONG

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Play along is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

WHAT DOES PLAY ALONG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of play along in the English dictionary

The definition of play along in the dictionary is usually foll by with to cooperate, esp as a temporary measure. Other definition of play along is to manipulate as if in a game, esp for one's own advantage.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PLAY ALONG

play a lone hand
play a part
play ball
play box
play by ear
play cat and mouse
play clothes
play down
play fair
play false
play fast and loose
play favourites
play for time
play God
play hardball
play havoc
play hell with
play into the hands of
play merry hell with
play off

WORDS THAT END LIKE PLAY ALONG

all along
along
come along
cosy along
cut along
fool along
get along
go along
kalong
long
muddle along
passalong
push along
rub along
run along
sing along
sing-along
sped along
speeded along
string along
tagalong

Synonyms and antonyms of play along in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «play along» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PLAY ALONG

Find out the translation of play along to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of play along from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «play along» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

一起玩
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

el juego
570 millions of speakers

English

play along
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

साथ खेलना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لعب جنبا إلى جنب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

играть вместе
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tocar junto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বরাবর খেলা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

jouer le jeu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

bermain bersama
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

mitspielen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

一緒に演奏
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

연주
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Muter bebarengan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chơi cùng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சேர்ந்து விளையாட
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बाजूने खेळा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Birlikte oynamak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

giocare insieme
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

grać razem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

грати разом
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

joacă de-a lungul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παίζουν μαζί
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

speel saam
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

spela med
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

spille sammen
5 millions of speakers

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The term «play along» is quite widely used and occupies the 40.264 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about play along

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4 QUOTES WITH «PLAY ALONG»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word play along.
1
Tipper Gore
I wanted to play drums, and I got a set when I was 14 and just started to play in the house, to the stereo. I liked Ringo Starr, of course. And Sandy Nelson. I had his record, 'Let There Be Drums,' and I'd play along with it.
2
Marlee Matlin
I personally have dealt with any adversity in my life with humor. That's why I told America to 'Read my hips!' on 'Dancing With the Stars' or was happy to play along with Jason Alexander and Jerry Seinfeld in the great restaurant scene on 'Seinfeld.'
3
Paul Quantrill
MLB has become overly active, actively involved in the game, the on-the-field game. They're trying to run the game the way they want to and you just have to play along with it, deal with it.
4
Steve Vai
All musicians practice ear training constantly, whether or not they are cognizant of it. If, when listening to a piece of music, a musician is envisioning how to play it or is trying to play along, that musician is using his or her 'ear' - the understanding and recognition of musical elements - for guidance.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PLAY ALONG»

Discover the use of play along in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to play along and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ultimate Jazz Play-Along (Jam with Eric Marienthal): B-Flat, ...
This excellent series includes 12 play-along charts, with Eric's solos transcribed and transposed in every book. The CD contains short and long versions of Eric's solos, for studying and "stretching out.
Eric Marienthal, 1997
2
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band Play Along: Tenor Saxophone
Titles are: Swingin' for the Fences * La Almeja Pequena * Hunting Wabbits * Whodunnit? * Count Bubbas Revenge * Get in Line * Horn of Puente * The Jazz Police * High Maintenance * Cut 'n Run.
Gordon Goodwin, 2006
3
Blues Harmonica Play-Along Trax
Blues Harmonica Play-Along Trax, within the School of the Blues Lesson Series, is an exciting play-along that contains the most common grooves used in blues bands today.
David Barrett, 2011
4
Ultimate play-along for guitar
This book and CDs package contains two CDs: the first disc contains seven complete rhythm tracks with the guitar melodies and solos, and the second CD contains the rhythm tracks minus the guitar.
Mike Stern, Askold Buk, 1996
5
Sittin' in with the big band: jazz ensemble play along : drums
Sittin In with the Big Band: Jazz Ensemble Play-Along is written at the easy to medium-easy level.
Alfred Publishing, Alfred Publishing Staff, 2007
6
Blues Guitar Play-Along Trax
Blues Guitar Play-Along Trax, within the School of the Blues Lesson Series, is an exciting play-along that contains the most common grooves used in blues bands today.
David Barrett, John Garcia, 2012
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Blues Drums Play-Along Trax
Blues Drums Play-Along Trax, within the School of the Blues Lesson Series, is an exciting play-along that contains the most common grooves used in blues bands today.
Kevin Coggins, David Barrett, 2006
8
Ultimate Play-Along
Plus, in the accompanying books Jimmy and Barry teach their approaches to chord substitution, comping, and soloing concepts; including complete transcriptions of their own improvised solos and Barry's awe-inspiring chord melody arrangements ...
Jimmy Haslip, Barry Coates, 2003
9
Modern Guitar Method Grade 1, Blues Jam Play-Along
This book/CD teaches you how to hear and play Groove Time.
William Bay, 2011
10
Transitions: A Comprehensive Independence Play-Along System
Transitions is the ultimate independence learning system. From two-limb (drum pad or snare drum) to advanced four-limb (drumset) independence, this book is designed for beginners to advanced professionals.
Russ Miller, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PLAY ALONG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term play along is used in the context of the following news items.
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Topsite Operator, Who Admitted To Operating Servers With Tons Of …
Play along with the system and get a slap on the wrist -- even if your actual activities clearly violate the law. Don't play along and mock the ... «Techdirt, Jul 15»
2
Petrino: Bonnafon would start if opener today
... Matt Barrie also hit on the Auburn opener and newcomer Devonte Fields, a TCU transfer recently cleared to play along the defensive line. «The Courier-Journal, Jul 15»
3
Miguel's Rock-Star Charisma Heats Up Warehouse Live
Maybe it was the fact he decided to play along to a super-super sold-out crowd at Warehouse Live who literally demanded to give their bodies ... «Houston Press, Jul 15»
4
In the Wake of War, the Small Country of Timor-Leste Recovers By …
They have damaged the Timorese soul and spirit in ways we are only now coming to grips with. Children play along the coast in Timor-Leste. «One Green Planet, Jul 15»
5
Iran Inspections Are a Moot Point
As for Europe, Russia, China and the International Atomic Energy Agency, they will be happy to play along with this pretend game. Nothing will ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
6
Vasai worker, sidekick held for kidnapping 11-year-old
We instructed Chauhan to play along and inform us whenever the kidnapper called us so we could locate the mobile tower's location." «Mumbai Mirror, Jul 15»
7
Soccer Star Wants Panthers in Paris?: “We Will Destroy Everybody”
“I'm trying to convince them to come over to my team, PSG, be my defenders and we will destroy everybody. I'll play along the front, them two in ... «Black and Blue Review, Jul 15»
8
Casting call for spooks
... because they're going to talk back and you're going to have to have that witty answer to play along with the character and the interactions.". «The Kingston Whig-Standard, Jul 15»
9
Project making waves with sounds from Walney Channel
A project, part of the Full of Noises sound art festival in Barrow this weekend, will see performers play along to sheet music created by the tide. «NW Evening Mail, Jul 15»
10
A salute to 'The General'
In municipalities too small to have a vaudeville house, local pianists were generally used to play along with movies, creating the stereotype of ... «Weld for Birmingham, Jul 15»

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