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Singing ˈsɪŋɪŋ Beautiful Noun Bre Birds Choral Dancing

Word singing
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ˈsɪŋɪŋ / NAmE / ˈsɪŋɪŋ /
Example
  • the beautiful singing of birds
  • choral singing
  • there was singing and dancing all night.
  • a singing teacher
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singing

(noun)BrE / ˈsɪŋɪŋ / NAmE / ˈsɪŋɪŋ /
  1. the activity of making musical sounds with your voice
    • the beautiful singing of birds
    • choral singing
    • There was singing and dancing all night.
    • a singing teacher
    • She has a beautiful singing voice.
    • The sound of singing came from the kitchen.

    Extra Examples

    • Her brother accompanied her singing on the piano.
    • I’m not that good at singing.
    • The minister led the singing.
    • The vicar led the hymn singing.
    • Every country has its own traditions of folk singing.
    • She left her home town in order to pursue her dream of a singing career.
Copyright This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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