![]() ![]() Karaoke is also available on DVD media which due to its larger storage volume can store many more songs on a single disk (eg. CD+G is a normal audio CD which has been specially encoded to include the lyrics and graphic display seen on karaoke monitors (i.e. Karaoke music is available in various formats and media, the most popular and wide spread format is known as 'CD+G'. KJs may work directly for an establishment or may work as an independent contractor servicing several different venues on different nights and also may provide KJ/DJ services for private events and parties. A 'KJ' is analogous to a 'Disc Jockey' or 'DJ', with the difference that he manages the submission of patron song requests, controls the order of singers and announces/introduces each singer in turn. In a bar or other commercial Karaoke venue, the Karaoke system is usually operated by a 'Karaoke Jockey' or 'KJ'. By modifying the 'Key' of the background music the operator can lower or raise the notes of the song by a fixed value this allows matching the songs 'key' to the singer's range. These systems often include the ability to add echo/reverb to the singer's voice and/or modify the 'key' of the background music. BAR SING ALONG SONGS PROFESSIONALConsumer level Karaoke systems are usually single self contained units which include all the above, while bar or professional systems utilize more specialized components including multiple video monitor displays, multi-channel mixers, effects processors, amplifiers and powerful speaker systems. The typical equipment used for Karaoke include a device for playing the Karaoke media, one or more microphones (wired or wireless), a video monitor (or TV) to display the song lyrics and a public address system to mix and play the singer's vocals and background music. Karaoke began to appear in bars and nightclubs and as its popularity increased more establishments began offering Karaoke on specific scheduled nights, with some eventually offering Karaoke 7 days a week and becoming known as 'Karaoke Bars'. In the 1990's Karaoke spread from Asia to the west including the United States. Karaoke first appeared in Japan in the early 1970's and the term 'Karaoke' is a portmanteau of the Japanese words 'kara' ('empty') and 'okesutora' ('orchestra'). Karaoke is a popular form of entertainment in which amateur singers sing along with pre-recorded music accompanied with a synchronized video display of the song's lyrics. ![]()
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