singing
/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)
singing — noun
1. the act or skill of producing music through your voice, especially when you form
the act or skill of producing music through your voice, especially when you form words and a tune
Mira loves singing in the shower every morning.
love + singing (verb + gerund object)
There was beautiful singing coming from the classroom next door.
there was + [adjective] + singing (existential construction)
Singing is a fun way to spend time with your friends.
The children's singing made their parents very happy at the school.
Amelia took weekly singing lessons at the music school downtown.
- vocalization
more technical or formal; used in music or speech science contexts rather than everyday conversation
- chanting
singing in a repeated, simple tune, often in a group or religious setting
- crooning
singing softly and gently, especially romantic or slow songs
- humming
making musical sounds with the lips closed, without forming words
文法句型
enjoy/love/learn/teach + singing
用法筆記
Singing is an uncountable noun, so it has no plural form. It is often used as the subject of a sentence ('Singing makes me happy') or after common verbs such as enjoy, love, learn, and teach.