karaoke

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.

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The term 'karaoke' is commonly used in informal settings, such as parties, clubs, and social gatherings. A notable grammatical nuance is that 'karaoke' can be used as a mass noun, e.g., 'The party had karaoke,' or as a count noun, e.g., 'The club offered several karaokes throughout the night.' Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with 'microphone' or 'sing-along,' which, although related, have distinct meanings.