noun, gerund/present participle
canto, cantoria
1. the act or activity of producing musical sounds with the voice
She loves singing in the shower.
Ela adora cantar no chuveiro.
2. the production of a clear, ringing sound
The singing of the kettle indicated the water was boiling.
O apito da chaleira indicava que a água estava fervendo.
3. the art or skill of performing songs vocally
Her singing was praised by the music critics.
O seu canto foi elogiado pelos críticos musicais.
In Brazil, singing is deeply embedded in culture through samba, forró, and bossa nova traditions. Singing in public, at celebrations, and in informal gatherings is highly valued. In the USA, singing is celebrated across diverse genres from gospel to pop, with singing competitions like American Idol being culturally significant.
NYC Slang
belting, laying down vocals
Related Idioms & Phrases
singing someone's praises (elogiar alguém)
singing a different tune (mudar de opinião)
singing like a bird (cantar despreocupadamente)
make someone sing (fazer alguém confesar)
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