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karaoke(Japanese; “empty orchestra”) Use of a device that plays instrumental accompaniments to songs with the vocal tracks removed, permitting the user to sing the lead. Karaoke apparently first appeared in the amusement quarter of Kobe, Japan, where it became popular among businessmen in the late 1970s. It gained widespread popularity in the U.S. in the late 1980s. It is usually featured at bars, where patrons can perform on a stage and sing popular hits by reading lyrics electronically displayed on a monitor. A video film often accompanies the music. KaraokeSee CD+G. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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His karaoke machine provided the music, and between getting other residents to sing, he belted out several songs himself, including Elvis classics. He just sings into the karaoke machine all day long. Beside him, sitting like a shiny silver pet, is his trusty karaoke machine, which I've asked him to bring. |
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