karaoke

English

/ˈkæ.ɹiˌəʊ.ki/, /ˌkæ.ɹiˈoʊ.ki/, /kɑːɹɑːˌokeɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) A form of entertainment popular in clubs, at parties, etc, in which individual members of the public sing along to pre-recorded instrumental versions of popular songs, the lyrics of which are displayed for the singer on a screen in time with the music.
  • (countable) A karaoke session.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese カラオケ (karaoke, empty orchestra) derived from English orchestra.

Origin

English

orchestra

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