singing
UK: ˈsɪŋɪŋ | US: ˈsɪŋɪŋ
n. the act of producing musical sounds with the voice
v. present participle of "sing" (to produce musical tones with the voice)
The word "singing" derives from the Old English "singan," meaning "to chant or recite with musical modulations." The root "sing" has Germanic origins, linked to the Proto-Indo-European *sengwh- ("to sing, make an incantation"). The suffix "-ing" is a productive English morpheme used to form present participles or gerunds, indicating an ongoing action or state. The combination preserves the core meaning of vocal music while grammaticalizing the action's continuity.
Her singing captivated the entire audience.
The birds were singing at dawn.
He practices singing every morning.
The choir’s singing echoed through the cathedral.
She won first prize in the singing competition.