singing
English
Etymology
From Middle English syngyng; equivalent to sing + -ing.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/
Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -ɪŋɪŋ
- Rhymes: -ɪŋ
Noun
singing (usually uncountable, plural singings)
- The act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing.
- (informal) Disclosing information, or giving evidence about another.
- (US) A gathering for the purpose of singing shape note songs.
Translations
the act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing
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informal: disclosing information, or giving evidence about another
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USA: a gathering for the purpose of singing shape note songs
Translations
of a kettle etc: producing a whistling sound due to the escape of steam
music: smooth and flowing
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See also
Middle English
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