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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

Every singing game of childhood was enthusiastically played.

From The Leaven in a Great City by Betts, Lillian William