( or ; ) is a form of
interactive entertainment or
video game in which an
amateur singer sings along with recorded
music (a
music video) using a
microphone and public address system. The music is typically a well-known
popular song minus the lead vocal.
Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen, along with a moving symbol, changing color, or music video images, to guide the singer. In some countries, namely China and Cambodia, a
karaoke box is called a KTV. It is also a term used by recording engineers translated as "empty track" meaning there is no vocal track. The global karaoke market has been estimated to be worth nearly $1 billion.