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Monday, February 02, 2009

Singing Karaoke for Fun

By Cliff Odenkirk

Although it is often misspelled as 'kareoke', 'karioke', and 'karoke', Karaoke is a word formed from putting two Japanese words together. Karaoke was formed from two Japanese words meaning "empty orchestra." Kara comes from karappo meaning empty, and oke is the abbreviation of okesutura, or orchestra. Karaoke is pronounced 'care-E-O-key'

Internationally, karaoke is a popular form of entertainment in which amateurs sing along to recorded instrumental versions of popular songs. This incredible popular entertainment originated about 30 years ago in the city of Kobe, one of the three biggest cities in Kansai, Japan. Karaoke machines were initially placed in restaurants and hotel lounges; soon, new businesses called karaoke boxes, with compartmented rooms, became popular.

Since its creation nearly thirty years ago, karaoke has been entertaining people. Karaoke has become firmly entrenched in Japanese society, not fading as many fads hae come and gone over the years. Karaoke is also being seen as entertainment for parties and company get togethers. Karaoke is both fun and affordable. While you can find very good singers performing karaoke, you do not have to be a great singer to participate. Karaoke is all about fun

Basic karaoke machines consists of a microphone, electronics that alter the pitch of the recorded music, and the audio output. Karaoke grew through the 90's. Some bars featured karaoke performances seven nights a week using higher-end sound equipment than the small, stand-alone machines owned by individuals. The selection of music has increased gratly and more and more people within the restaurant and nightclub industry see karaoke as a very profitable form of entertainment.

Singing Karaoke

People enjoy singing. Singing takes your cares away and is relaxing. Singing karaoke is not only fun, it can become a way of life for some people. As an audience member you get to see a great variety of great, good and so-so singers , but it's all in fun.

Entertainment

Not only is it a great way to practice your singing, it's the perfect Friday night entertainment with friends. And if you're looking for some new entertainment options for your next get together it's time to consider your own karaoke machine. Karaoke is always a big party hit and you can be the STAR at your next event. In other words, Karaoke is the chance for you and your guests to be the stars of the show.

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