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singing game

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of singing game

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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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

If you can't get among the few at the top in the singing game, you must look round for some game where you can hope to be among the few.

From The Price She Paid by Phillips, David Graham

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