Karaoke

Karaoke (Japanese: ????, from ? kara, "empty", and ?????? ?kesutora, "orchestra") is a form of entertainment where recorded music accompanies an amateur singer who sings along with the accompaniment on microphone. The music is of a well-known song in which the voice of the original singer is absent or reduced in volume. Lyrics are usually also displayed, sometimes including color changes synchronized with the music, on music video to help with the sing-along.

External links

• Singing as the "National Sport" of Korea
• Karaoke Forever, a comprehensive guide to karaoke, including where to sing as well background information and community features..
• All Music Center, helps you find karaoke files and other useful music resources..

Music labels

• Sound Choice
• Chartbuster Karaoke
• Top Tunes Karaoke
• AudioStream Karaoke
• Karaoke Warehouse

Karaoke related software

• KaraFun Free Karaoke Software - midi mp3 karaoke player and editor for Windows
• CDG conversion tools - Convert your CDG files into AVI/VCD/DVD streams
• Karaoke-Go-Round - Karaoke Rotation Management and Playback Software for Windows, and MP3+G Toolz, karaoke file utility
• Karaoke Builder - track creation editor
• PyKaraoke - MP3+G and MIDI player for Linux
• cdgtools - CD+G ripper and tools for Linux
• Vanbasco - midi-karaoke player for Windows
• PowerKaraoke - player and various tools for Windows
• Kara-O-Pocket and PocketCDG - players for Pocket PC
• kTunes - Rip / Mix / Play CD+G on Macintosh. Manage Venues, Singers & Rotation.

Microphone based karaoke

• On-Key Karaoke - Compact Karaoke Players featuring advanced sound effects
• Enter-Tech - MIDI-based Karaoke Microphones
• Leadsinger - Karaoke Machines with Wireless capability

Live band karaoke

• Punk Rock/Heavy Metal Live Band Karaoke

Punk Metal Karaoke

• Punk Metal Karaoke

Hip Hop Karaoke

• Hip Hop Karaoke