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KARAOKE MACHINE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-02-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- karaoke
1, record 1, English, karaoke
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- karaoke machine 2, record 1, English, karaoke%20machine
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A music system that plays recordings of popular music with the vocal part removed to allow amateurs to sing along. 1, record 1, English, - karaoke
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some of those units are actually special CD machines or even videos that may also allow people to record their own singing performance while viewing the tape. 3, record 1, English, - karaoke
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Originally, karaokes were used in japanese bars where this form of entertainment is still very popular. 3, record 1, English, - karaoke
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- karaoké
1, record 1, French, karaok%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil permettant de chanter sur un fond orchestral préenregistré sur une cassette [...] 2, record 1, French, - karaok%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces appareils firent leur apparition à l'origine dans des bars japonais où ce divertissement est devenu fort populaire. 3, record 1, French, - karaok%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Certains de ces appareils sont en réalité des magnétoscopes qui permettent l'enregistrement vocal ou des lecteurs CD dotés de fonctions conçues pour traiter la voix. 3, record 1, French, - karaok%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-10-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Neology and Linguistic Borrowing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- karaoke machine 1, record 2, English, karaoke%20machine
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An apparatus designed to provide a recorded accompaniment for amateur singers. 1, record 2, English, - karaoke%20machine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "karaoke", is a direct loan from Japanese and means literally "missing orchestra". Karaoke machines have existed in Japan for about ten years now, but their popularity is just starting to catch on in North America. 1, record 2, English, - karaoke%20machine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term karaoke was found in The Vancouver Sun, Seven Days Magazine, March 14/20, 1991 (section F, p. 11). 1, record 2, English, - karaoke%20machine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Néologie et emprunts
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- machine à karaoke
1, record 2, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20karaoke
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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