Etymology

Noun

1. 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

See also

• karaoke bar
• karaoke club
• karaoke machine
• karaoke night

Noun

1. A jargon of a method preparing a recorded material for a music performer (a singer or instrument player) and play it back when the performer performs.
2. A karaoke, a music playback machine which individuals sing a song along with a pre-recorded music for entertainment, and a recreation that uses the machine.