Lyrics are typically displayed on a video screen, along with a moving symbol, changing colour, or music video images, to guide the singer. The music is an instrumental version of a well-known popular song. Karaoke ( / ˌ k ær i ˈ oʊ k i/ Japanese: ⓘ カラオケ, clipped compound of Japanese kara 空 'empty' and ōkesutora オーケストラ 'orchestra') is a type of interactive entertainment usually offered in clubs and bars, where people sing along to recorded music using a microphone. ( September 2022)Ī person singing karaoke in Hong Kong ('Run Away from Home' by Janice Vidal) Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article. This article's lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points.
