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I'm the kind of person who can hear that stuff. If you sing along to the radio and you're not going to sing unison with the melody, but find the harmony, I find that pretty easy to do.
Art Garfunkel

Meaning of "sing along" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SING ALONG

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SING ALONG

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sing along is a verb and can also act as a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

WHAT DOES SING ALONG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sing-along

Sing-along, community singing, group singing, is an event of singing together at gatherings or parties, less formally than choir singing. One can use a songbook. Common genres are folk songs, patriotic songs, hymns and drinking songs. Children across the world usually sing nursery rhymes together. Sing-along can be based on unison singing, or on singing in harmony.

Definition of sing along in the English dictionary

The definition of sing along in the dictionary is to join in singing with a performer. Other definition of sing along is such a singsong.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SING ALONG

sing
sing for one´s supper
sing out
Sing Sing
sing someone´s praises
sing-along
sing.
singable
singableness
Singapore
Singaporean
singe
singer
singer-songwriter
Singh
Singhalese
singing
singing hinny
singing lesson
singing teacher

WORDS THAT END LIKE SING ALONG

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

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

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sing along» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SING ALONG

Find out the translation of sing along to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sing 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 «sing along» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

一起唱
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cantar
570 millions of speakers

English

sing along
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

साथ गाना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الغناء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

подпевать
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cantar junto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গান গাও
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chanter
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

menyanyi bersama
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

mitsingen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

一緒に歌う
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

함께 노래
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sing bebarengan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hát theo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சேர்ந்து பாடு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सोबत गा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Birlikte şarkı söylemek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cantare insieme
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

śpiewać
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

підспівувати
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cânta de-a lungul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τραγουδούν μαζί
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sing saam
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sjunga med
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

synge sammen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sing along

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SING ALONG»

The term «sing along» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.073 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SING ALONG» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sing along

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10 QUOTES WITH «SING ALONG»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sing along.
1
Michael Bolton
To sing along with Stevie Wonder, you had to make your voice do things it was not accustomed to doing.
2
Johnny Cash
I knew I wanted to sing when I was a very small boy. When I was probably 4 years old. My mother played a guitar and I would sit with her and she would sing and I learned to sing along with her.
3
Burton Cummings
When I'm in the car and somebody comes on the radio singing the high notes, I try to sing along.
4
Art Garfunkel
I'm the kind of person who can hear that stuff. If you sing along to the radio and you're not going to sing unison with the melody, but find the harmony, I find that pretty easy to do.
5
Nina Hagen
I sing 'All Apologies' with my own lyrics. People want to sing along, but then, oops, they realize it's a different story.
6
Faith Hill
I love 'Somebody to Love' by Queen and of course 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is one of my favorites, just because it makes everyone in the room go crazy. Everyone tries to sing along with it, and half the room gets it right and the other half gets it wrong.
7
Bridget Regan
I did a lot of musical theater when I was younger, and I really hope to get back there someday. I miss singing a lot. I listen to Broadway show tunes in my car and sing along to them.
8
Lara Stone
I always like to sing along to some depressing, angry Morrissey.
9
Sophie Thompson
I like to sing along to Annie Lennox and pretend to be as sassy as her.
10
Bonnie Tyler
I am very fortunate to be doing something I completely love, so it is certainly not hard to get motivated. Watching people sing along and put their hands in the air is a very powerful thing. I'm 63, but I don't feel it. I feel like I'm in my 40s. I enjoy life.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SING ALONG»

Discover the use of sing along in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sing along and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Sing-along Songs with CD
Presents illustrated lyrics to thirteen classic children's songs, with an accompanying music CD.
Roger Priddy, 2009
2
Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog: The Book
Presents the full shooting script of the musical motion picture, and includes sheet music, costume designs, cast and crew interviews, and production stills.
‎2011
3
ABC Sing-along
An alphabet book featuring pull-tabs and touch-and-feel textures includes a compact disc with twenty-six alphabet songs.
Teddy Slater, 2006
4
Lisa Loeb's Silly Sing-Along: The Disappointing Pancake and ...
A first children's songbook combines choreography, activities, and recipes with lyrics for such songs as "I'm a Little Coconut," "Everybody Dreams," and "A Co Di By Doze," in a volume with a CD of six classic and four original songs.
Lisa Loeb, 2011
5
Sing-Along Nursery Rhymes
1 yrs+
Hinkler, 2012
6
First Songs Library
An illustrated collection of fifty-one familiar nursery rhymes and lullabies.
‎2010
7
The Gospel Sing-along Songbook: Preview Pack
The Gospel Sing-Along Songbook is the first collection in our new anthem series for 2-part mixed voices, The Sacred Sing-Along Series. The Gospel Sing-Along Songbook includes 12 gospel classics, arranged in five easily-prepared medleys.
‎2001
8
Strawberry Shortcake Sing-Along
Each song on the CD is performed with vocals, then as an accompaniment track without vocals. The 24-page book includes a simple introduction to reading music and separate pages with just lyrics. Packaged in a sturdy, plastic reusable case.
Alfred Publishing Staff, Alfred Publishing, 2006
9
Sing Along with the Santa Claus That Never Saw a Child
"And with a snowflake of luck, I might just get lucky on Christmas Eve to see what a child looks like.
S.D White, 2008
10
Sing Along & Read Along with Dr. Jean Resource Guide, eBook
Use the Sing Along & Read Along books for large group experiences, small group instruction, and individual student use. SHARED READING Introduce the books one at a time during circle time or story time. Singing and reading the books ...
Rozanne Lanczak Williams, Dorothy Ly, 2008

6 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SING ALONG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sing along is used in the context of the following news items.
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Selfie stick 'sing along' goes from fun to fear in less than 40 seconds
MIAMI, FL — You may want to think twice before using a selfie stick in a moving vehicle. This fun sing along turned into a scary video in the span of 40 seconds. «fox2now.com, May 15»
2
Grammy winners lead National Anthem sing-along on the song's …
This weekend, you can sing along with Grammy winners and proud Americans from across the country when the Smithsonian National Museum of American ... «FedScoop, Jun 14»
3
'It's a Small World' turns 50. Sing along!
The song that may well be the planet's most invasive earworm is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week and its Disney creators are inviting everyone to sing ... «USA TODAY, Apr 14»
4
Ed Sheeran Lets Us Sing Along With His New Song! Hear The …
The 23-year-old singer held off on sharing the song at first, but announced ... But then, Ed shared a clip of his new song (above) Sing, and made fans go nutso! «PerezHilton.com, Apr 14»
5
A break in Capitol arrests as Solidarity Sing Along skates on NBC …
About 150 Solidarity Sing Along participants enjoy a break from police arrests and citations Monday when NBC 15, which obtained a permit for the time slot, ... «77Square.com, Aug 13»
6
Hopelessly devoted 'Grease' fans can sing along in theaters
Newton-John, who played the wholesome Sandy, is looking forward to seeing the film herself as soon as she can "get a day off." She also plans to sing along. «USA Today, Jul 10»

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