songfest

songfest
/sawng"fest, song"-/, n.
1. an informal, often spontaneous gathering at which people sing folk songs, popular ballads, etc.
2. an informal gathering at a studio, concert hall, or the like, in which people participate by singing along with the performers.
[1915-20; SONG + -FEST]

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