singing game

American  

noun

1. a children's game in which the players perform certain actions to the words of a song.

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Etymology

Origin of singing game

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

He and his cousins were playing antakshri - a group singing game.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2018

The event ended with its key revelation – a new Michael Jackson dancing and singing game, using music and dance moves from the late King of Pop's vast career, and supporting Kinect and PlayStation Move.

From The Guardian • Jun. 15, 2010

He’s been on television, serving as a judge on ABC’s latest singing game show, “Rising Star.”

From Washington Post

A singing game is an activity based on a song verse, which has actions or movements associated with it.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

The pigeons had gone to roost, two or three women sat silently on the benches, a group of children played a singing game in the Pavilion.

From A Canterbury Pilgrimage by Pennell, Elizabeth Robins