A form of entertainment in which amateur singers perform popular songs over pre-recorded backing tracks, typically following on-screen lyrics; also the equipment used for this activity.
Origin
1970s Japan. From Japanese: kara (empty, hollow) + ōke (short for ōkesutora, orchestra). Literally "empty orchestra" — music without the lead singer.
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Karaoke in Conversation
Two British speakers · Real everyday dialogue
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