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Karaoke (カラオケ, Karaoke? from Japanese kara(空),
"empty," and ōkesutora, "orchestra") (pronounced /kɑːrɑːˌoʊkɛ/; in
Japanese IPA: [karaoke]; listen (help·info)) is a form of entertainment
in which amateur singers sing along with recorded music (and/or a music
video) using a microphone and public address system. The music is
typically a well-known pop song in which the voice of the original
singer is removed or reduced in volume. Lyrics are usually displayed on
a video screen, along with a moving symbol or changing color and/or
music video images, to guide the singer. In some countries, karaoke
with video lyrics display capabilities is called KTV. It is very
commonly pronounced /kæriːoʊkiː/, leading people to also incorrectly
spell it "kareoke". |
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