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Definition of sightsing
sightsing
/ˈsaɪtˌsɪŋ/
sight · sing
Past Simple:sightsang
•Past Participle:sightsung
•Present Participle:sightsinging
sightsing Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• verb
1
To sing a piece of written music at first sight without prior rehearsal or preparation.
Example
"Every applicant for the conservatory choir was asked to sightsing a short, unfamiliar melody during the audition."
Synonyms
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More commonly spelled with a hyphen as 'sight-sing'. Do not confuse its present participle 'sightsinging' with 'sightseeing' (visiting places of interest as a tourist).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sightsing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sightsing