KA·RA·O·KE [kar-ee-oh-kee] –noun
from Japanese, kara "empty" + oke "orchestra,"
shortened form of okesutora,
a Japanization of Eng. orchestra.
A form of entertainment
in which amateur singers
sing along with recorded music using a microphone.
The music is typically
a well-known pop song with the voice removed.
Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen,
with a moving symbol or changing color,
to guide the singer.