sing-along
/ˈsiŋ-ə-ˌlȯŋ/ (ame, mw)
sing-along — phrasal verb
- sing-alongbase form
- sing-alongs3rd person singular
- sing-alonging-ing form
- sing-alongedpast simple
1. to join your voice to a song that another singer, recording, or instrument is al
to join your voice to a song that another singer, recording, or instrument is already leading
Bilal started to sing along when the guitarist played his favorite chorus.
pattern: sing along when music starts
The children sang along to the cartoon theme while breakfast was cooking.
pattern: sing along to [song/music]
At the wedding, Élise sang along softly from the second row.
Minho sang along to the radio so he could learn the words.
- join in
broader; can refer to any group activity, not only singing
- hum along
quieter; often means following the tune without all the words
- chant along
used for repeated rhythmic words, especially in crowds
- listen
to hear the music without joining vocally
文法句型
sing along with [someone]
sing along to [song/music]
用法筆記
Usually written as two words when it is a verb. Use 'with' when you follow another singer, and 'to' when you follow a song, radio, or other music source.
常見錯誤
sing-along — noun
1. a relaxed event where people sing familiar songs together for fun, often with a
a relaxed event where people sing familiar songs together for fun, often with a leader or recorded music
The camp ended with a sing-along by the lake after dinner.
collocation: end with a sing-along
Parents stayed for the school sing-along and clapped between every verse.
A piano player led the pub sing-along on Friday night.
Folake brought lyric sheets so everyone could join the sing-along.
- songfest
informal and lively; often used for a cheerful music gathering
- sing-song
especially British; a friendly gathering for shared singing
- community singing
more formal; often used in organized public events
- solo recital
a performance by one singer rather than a group activity
文法句型
have a sing-along
join a sing-along
用法筆記
Usually refers to a casual shared activity, not a formal concert. The hyphenated form is standard for the event noun; the two-word form is the verb.