Karaoke
noun
A type of entertainment where people sing popular songs into a microphone over prerecorded backing tracks.
He sang a Beatles song at the karaoke bar last night.
Often appears as...
- go to karaoke
- sing karaoke
noun
A machine or software application that provides the music and lyrics for karaoke and usually alters the pitch to suit the user's vocal range.
He bought a new karaoke machine for his birthday party.
Often appears as...
- karaoke machine
- karaoke software
Usage tips
General, Technical
adjective
Relating to or using recorded music with the voice part omitted so people can sing along.
They ordered a karaoke version of the song to practice sing along.
Often appears as...
- karaoke version
- karaoke track
noun
A type of entertainment where people sing popular songs into a microphone over prerecorded backing tracks.
He sang a Beatles song at the karaoke bar last night.
Often appears as...
- go to karaoke
- sing karaoke
noun
A machine or software application that provides the music and lyrics for karaoke and usually alters the pitch to suit the user's vocal range.
He bought a new karaoke machine for his birthday party.
Often appears as...
- karaoke machine
- karaoke software
Usage tips
General, Technical
adjective
Relating to or using recorded music with the voice part omitted so people can sing along.
They ordered a karaoke version of the song to practice sing along.
Often appears as...
- karaoke version
- karaoke track
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Social Activity
Karaoke is often done in groups for fun and is not a formal singing performance.
Let's do karaoke on Friday to unwind with friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Atmosphere
Karaoke bars have a relaxed environment where singing perfectly is less important than enjoyment.
No one cared about hitting the right notes at the karaoke bar.
Pro Tip 3/3Confidence Booster
Singing karaoke can help overcome shyness, as the focus is on participation, not talent.
She boosted her confidence by singing at karaoke nights.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Activity
Karaoke is often done in groups for fun and is not a formal singing performance.
Let's do karaoke on Friday to unwind with friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Atmosphere
Karaoke bars have a relaxed environment where singing perfectly is less important than enjoyment.
No one cared about hitting the right notes at the karaoke bar.
Pro Tip 3/3Confidence Booster
Singing karaoke can help overcome shyness, as the focus is on participation, not talent.
She boosted her confidence by singing at karaoke nights.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Activity
Karaoke is often done in groups for fun and is not a formal singing performance.
Let's do karaoke on Friday to unwind with friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Atmosphere
Karaoke bars have a relaxed environment where singing perfectly is less important than enjoyment.
No one cared about hitting the right notes at the karaoke bar.
Pro Tip 3/3Confidence Booster
Singing karaoke can help overcome shyness, as the focus is on participation, not talent.
She boosted her confidence by singing at karaoke nights.
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Young-ha Kim: Be an...
So what happens when little artists get locked in, banished or even killed? Our artistic desire doesn't go away. We want to express, to reveal ourselves, but with the artist dead, the artistic desire reveals itself in dark form. In karaoke bars, there are always people who sing "She's Gone" or "Hotel California,"
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Jarrett J. Krosoczka:...
And to this day, I still can do karaoke to "Ice, Ice Baby" without looking at the screen. Don't tempt me, because I will do it. So I get shipped off to private school, K through eight, public schools, but for some reason my grandfather was upset that somebody
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Venturing into the Heart...
how life continued amidst all this death and violence so i was looking at how tenderness and love continue in spaces like that and contested spaces like that and how people live normal lives and celebrate birthdays and you know do karaoke after after having
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Margaret Gould Stewart:...
Most of them were just your typical party photo. Now, to give you a specific hypothetical example, let's say my friend Laura hypothetically uploads a picture of me from a drunken night of karaoke. This is purely hypothetical, I can assure you.
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nights with me going to a karaoke bar with some friends they have my friend Angela was on a first date and they had too much to drink and they needed a ride home so I went to pick them up I wound up singing a song and I had a coke paid
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Singing together to...
something that embarrasses me something I love and if karaoke it's an ancient art the we all know that karaoke is fun that why is it important to me the fun is important I like having fun but
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take it on in the flesh once a month he organizes a performance at a local bar exposing the public to a mix of karaoke Japanese tradition and Morimoto by putting a spotlight on jaurim Ono
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take it on in the flesh once a month he organizes a performance at a local bar exposing the public to a mix of karaoke Japanese tradition and Morimoto by putting a spotlight on jaurim Ono
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Mountain Gorillas'...
set in the park each year targeting antelope and other animals these snares remain potentially fatal for the mountain gorillas protection patrols involve members of the karaoke
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system which gives an artificial daylight and then can be turned off evening and night all right that's right I think we should plan some karaoke nights I think that'd
Video examples
Young-ha Kim: Be an...
So what happens when little artists get locked in, banished or even killed? Our artistic desire doesn't go away. We want to express, to reveal ourselves, but with the artist dead, the artistic desire reveals itself in dark form. In karaoke bars, there are always people who sing "She's Gone" or "Hotel California,"
Video examples
Jarrett J. Krosoczka:...
And to this day, I still can do karaoke to "Ice, Ice Baby" without looking at the screen. Don't tempt me, because I will do it. So I get shipped off to private school, K through eight, public schools, but for some reason my grandfather was upset that somebody
Video examples
Venturing into the Heart...
how life continued amidst all this death and violence so i was looking at how tenderness and love continue in spaces like that and contested spaces like that and how people live normal lives and celebrate birthdays and you know do karaoke after after having
Video examples
Margaret Gould Stewart:...
Most of them were just your typical party photo. Now, to give you a specific hypothetical example, let's say my friend Laura hypothetically uploads a picture of me from a drunken night of karaoke. This is purely hypothetical, I can assure you.
Video examples
How math saved my life PIPE...
nights with me going to a karaoke bar with some friends they have my friend Angela was on a first date and they had too much to drink and they needed a ride home so I went to pick them up I wound up singing a song and I had a coke paid
Video examples
Singing together to...
something that embarrasses me something I love and if karaoke it's an ancient art the we all know that karaoke is fun that why is it important to me the fun is important I like having fun but
Video examples
Full Body Tattoos PIPE...
take it on in the flesh once a month he organizes a performance at a local bar exposing the public to a mix of karaoke Japanese tradition and Morimoto by putting a spotlight on jaurim Ono
Video examples
Full Body Tattoo PIPE...
take it on in the flesh once a month he organizes a performance at a local bar exposing the public to a mix of karaoke Japanese tradition and Morimoto by putting a spotlight on jaurim Ono
Video examples
Mountain Gorillas'...
set in the park each year targeting antelope and other animals these snares remain potentially fatal for the mountain gorillas protection patrols involve members of the karaoke
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Live from Mars 360° PIPE...
system which gives an artificial daylight and then can be turned off evening and night all right that's right I think we should plan some karaoke nights I think that'd
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Kina Grannis
American Musician
I've loved singing since forever. Whether it was with my sisters while cleaning the kitchen, putting shows on for my stuffed animals, writing songs about my stuffed animals, starting an a capella group with my cousins while on vacation, or awkwardly singing along to karaoke tracks alone in my bedroom - singing always found a way into my life.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I think I first realized I wanted to be in country music and be an artist when I was 10. And I started dragging my parents to festivals, and fairs, and karaoke contests, and I did that for about a year before I came to Nashville for the first time. I was 11 and I had this demo CD of me singing Dixie Chicks and Leanne Rimes songs.
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Dhani Jones
American Athlete
Louis Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World' is my ultimate karaoke song. It is a wonderful world. People forget we only have a certain amount of time, and it can all end at any moment. Armstrong and Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' are the ultimate one-two punch.
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Jordan Henderson
English Athlete
I'm definitely not a karaoke man, but I like to try stuff, so I'd get up on stage and give it a go. It would have to be something cheesy - karaoke always is - so maybe R. Kelly, 'The World's Greatest.
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Nathan Fillion
Canadian Actor
Karaoke is something that's near and dear and very close to my heart. I was a karaoke host when I was working my way through university. I was a full-time student and karaoke was my night job.
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Cassie Steele
Canadian Actress
I came from a very musical family, so I grew up singing karaoke with the family. My family said 'do this' and brought me to singing lessons. I had always been writing poems and songs.
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Jennifer Hyman
American Businesswoman
I can dance to Beyonce, sing karaoke, create strategy, go on dates, and build a multi-billion company and show the world that women can build big businesses.
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Chris Martin
American Musician
Somebody rang me up the other day and said 'Yellow' was on a karaoke machine. That made me genuinely excited. It's got a nice beat.
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Julia Stiles
American Actress
I'm slowly working up the courage to sing in front of other people, but I can carry a tune. I do some mean karaoke.
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Ad-Rock
American Musician
I've only done karaoke twice in my life.
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Kina Grannis
American Musician
I've loved singing since forever. Whether it was with my sisters while cleaning the kitchen, putting shows on for my stuffed animals, writing songs about my stuffed animals, starting an a capella group with my cousins while on vacation, or awkwardly singing along to karaoke tracks alone in my bedroom - singing always found a way into my life.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I think I first realized I wanted to be in country music and be an artist when I was 10. And I started dragging my parents to festivals, and fairs, and karaoke contests, and I did that for about a year before I came to Nashville for the first time. I was 11 and I had this demo CD of me singing Dixie Chicks and Leanne Rimes songs.
Quote examples
Dhani Jones
American Athlete
Louis Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World' is my ultimate karaoke song. It is a wonderful world. People forget we only have a certain amount of time, and it can all end at any moment. Armstrong and Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' are the ultimate one-two punch.
Quote examples
Jordan Henderson
English Athlete
I'm definitely not a karaoke man, but I like to try stuff, so I'd get up on stage and give it a go. It would have to be something cheesy - karaoke always is - so maybe R. Kelly, 'The World's Greatest.
Quote examples
Nathan Fillion
Canadian Actor
Karaoke is something that's near and dear and very close to my heart. I was a karaoke host when I was working my way through university. I was a full-time student and karaoke was my night job.
Quote examples
Cassie Steele
Canadian Actress
I came from a very musical family, so I grew up singing karaoke with the family. My family said 'do this' and brought me to singing lessons. I had always been writing poems and songs.
Quote examples
Jennifer Hyman
American Businesswoman
I can dance to Beyonce, sing karaoke, create strategy, go on dates, and build a multi-billion company and show the world that women can build big businesses.
Quote examples
Chris Martin
American Musician
Somebody rang me up the other day and said 'Yellow' was on a karaoke machine. That made me genuinely excited. It's got a nice beat.
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Julia Stiles
American Actress
I'm slowly working up the courage to sing in front of other people, but I can carry a tune. I do some mean karaoke.
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Ad-Rock
American Musician
I've only done karaoke twice in my life.
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