Definition

Able to be sung or easily sung.

Example

The melody of the song is very singable, making it popular among choirs.

Conversation

Have you heard that new song by the band?

Yeah, it's really catchy and so singable!

I can't stop humming it; it just gets stuck in my head.

Same here! I love songs that are singable like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Singable → It is formed from "sing" (from Old English "singan", meaning to produce musical sounds with the voice) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "singable" means capable of being sung or suitable for singing.

Memory Tip

Think of the ability to 'produce musical sounds' ('sing') and that something 'capable of' ('-able') being sung is what makes it singable.

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