sing-along

or sing·a·long

[ sing-uh-lawng, -long ]

noun

1. an informal or unrehearsed singing of songs by a group of people, usually under the direction of a leader; songfest.
2. an occasion marked by such singing.

sing along

verb

1. to join in singing with a performer

noun

1. such a singsong

Word History and Origins

Origin of sing-along¹

First recorded in 1955–60; noun use of verb phrase sing along

Example Sentences

The score subtly shifts from zydeco to rara — the tones transitioning from that of a backwoods party to a street parade — before leading to an Afro-Cuban finale that builds to the sing-along “Dig a Little Deeper.”

From Los Angeles Times

She believed that songs from foreign languages and cultures used interesting rhythmic patterns that children like, and her use of folk melodies and sing-along activity songs aimed to teach children the art of communication through music.

From Los Angeles Times

During the sing-along, Grande and other “SNL” personalities reveal that their bride bestie Kelsey cheated on her new husband Matt during her bachelorette party with an elusive man named Domingo.

From Salon

Also notable was that musical guest and festival sensation Chappell Roan performed her sing-along hit “Pink Pony Club” and also debuted a surprise country song, “The Giver.”

From Los Angeles Times

A little later, Carlile asked folks if they were ready for a sing-along — the response was exuberant — before joining Mitchell in singing “Carey,” from her landmark 1971 LP “Blue”; Mitchell also did that album’s “California” as a duet with Marcus Mumford and “A Case of You” in a rendition that showcased the grain in her once-unblemished voice.

From Los Angeles Times