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

Singing is making musical sounds with your voice, with words or a tune. tree →
Singing (verb form) means doing this now («She is singing»). tree →
Singing can describe a high ringing sound, like a kettle or a bird («singing birds»). tree →

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 →
The birds were singing at dawn. tree →
She has a beautiful singing voice. tree →
Everyone joined in the singing of «Happy Birthday». tree →
He takes singing lessons on Saturdays. tree →
The fans were singing loudly in the stadium. tree →
I like singing in the bath. tree →
Singing in a round means starting the same tune at different times. tree →
'And how is the nightingale singing? tree →

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 →
And He brought forth His people with joy, His chosen ones with singing. (Writings PSA.105.43, JPS 1917) tree →
And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare His works with singing. (Writings PSA.107.22, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «singing» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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Trees and pragmatics of «singing» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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