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Not to be confused with any of the possible meanings of
signing, or with singeing (for the act of slight scorching, see
Singe).
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and is often contrasted with regular speech. Nearly anyone who can speak can sing, since in many respects singing is a form of sustained speech. Singers perform music, known as songs, that can either be sung a cappella (without accompaniment) or accompanied by musicians and instruments, ranging from a single instrumentalist (a duet with a piano) to a full symphony orchestra or big band. It is often done in a group with other musicians, such as in a choir of singers with different voice ranges, or in an ensemble with instrumentalists, such as a rock group or baroque ensemble. Singing can be informal and done for pleasure, e.g. singing in the shower or karaoke, or it can be very formal, as in the case of singing during a religious ritual such as a Mass, or a professional singing performance done on stage, for example. Singing at a high amateur or professional level usually requires innate talent, instruction, and regular practice.[1] Professional singers usually build their careers around one specific musical genre, such as Classical or rock. They typically take voice training provided by a voice teacher or vocal coach throughout their career. more... at Wikipedia
