Synonyms for

Singing

Verb / ˈsɪŋɪŋ / Another word for singing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act of producing musical sounds with the voice

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Common collocations

  • singing voice
  • singing career
  • singing lessons
  • singing bird
  • singing loudly
  • singing a song
  • singing in the shower

Word family

noun song
verb sing
adjective singing
adverb singingly

Usage note

While 'singing' is the present participle of 'sing', it is also commonly used as a gerund and an adjective. It generally carries a positive connotation of musical expression.

Example sentences

  1. She loves singing along to her favorite songs.
  2. The birds were singing sweetly in the trees.
  3. I am taking singing lessons to improve my voice.
  4. The choir was singing beautifully at the concert.
  5. My little brother was singing loudly in the car.

Quotes

  • "Without music, life would be a mistake." - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • "One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." - Bob Marley
  • "Music is the universal language of mankind." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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