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# singing

noun (singing, uncountable); verb form of sing (sing, sings, sang, sung, singing); adjective (singing)

«singing» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Singing is making musical sounds with your voice, with words or a tune. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/singing/#m1)
2. Singing (verb form) means doing this now («She is singing»). [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/singing/#m2)
3. Singing can describe a high ringing sound, like a kettle or a bird («singing birds»). [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/singing/#m3)

### In the lessons

In music lessons pupils practise singing in a choir, in rounds and in assemblies; it trains breathing, rhythm and listening. In everyday life singing happens at birthdays, sports matches and in the car. In science, birds' singing is a way of calling mates or marking their area. Phrases: «singing lessons», «singing in the rain», «community singing», «singing voice».

### Examples

- We practised singing for the school concert. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/singing/#x1)
- The birds were singing at dawn. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/singing/#x2)
- She has a beautiful singing voice. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/singing/#x3)
- Everyone joined in the singing of «Happy Birthday». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/singing/#x4)
- He takes singing lessons on Saturdays. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/singing/#x5)
- The fans were singing loudly in the stadium. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/singing/#x6)
- I like singing in the bath. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/singing/#x7)
- Singing in a round means starting the same tune at different times. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/singing/#x8)
- 'And how is the nightingale singing? [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/singing/#x9)

### Note

Verb forms of «sing»: «sing, sang, sung» («I sang yesterday»; «I have sung»). The noun «singing» is uncountable. Trap: do not confuse with «signing» (writing your name, or using sign language).

## In Jewish tradition

The Psalms call people to come before God with singing and to thank Him with song. Tradition sees song as a main way to praise God, and the Levites sang in the Temple. In the primary lessons: In music lessons pupils practise singing in a choir, in rounds and in assemblies; it trains breathing, rhythm and listening. In everyday life singing happens at birthdays, sports matches and in the car. In science, birds' singing is a way of calling mates or marking their area. Phrases: «singing lessons», «singing in the rain», «community singing», «singing voice».

### Examples

- Serve the LORD with gladness; come before His presence with singing. (Writings PSA.100.2, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/singing/#x1)
- And He brought forth His people with joy, His chosen ones with singing. (Writings PSA.105.43, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/singing/#x2)
- And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare His works with singing. (Writings PSA.107.22, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/singing/#x3)

### Note

Verb forms of «sing»: «sing, sang, sung» («I sang yesterday»; «I have sung»). The noun «singing» is uncountable. Trap: do not confuse with «signing» (writing your name, or using sign language).

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «singing» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/singing/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«singing» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/singing.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «singing» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/singing/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«singing» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/singing.html) on Mova free.