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Discover LudwigThe phrase "attempting to sing back" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing the action of trying to replicate or respond to a song or melody that has been heard.
Example: "After hearing the catchy tune, she found herself attempting to sing back the lyrics she remembered."
Alternatives: "trying to echo" or "making an effort to mimic".
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While attempting to sing "Back to Black", Winehouse struggled to follow the rhythm of the band, who slowed the tempo almost to standstill to help her.
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When people sing together, they may perform the same melodies in very nearly the same way (blended unison) or without attempting to sing exactly together (unblended unison).
I played the guitar and I attempted to sing.
He attempted to sing the phrase but couldn't capture it.
This song is enjoyably catchy and I can't help but (attempt to) sing along.
He liked to speak French (although he never did so perfectly) and even attempted to sing in the language.
She attempted to sing the anthem, but the emotion was too much.
He attempts to sing to Cuban music, dance with some street performers and tries to convince the Cuban people that he is someone very important back in America.
So he'll attempt to sing it to her; not necessarily in the right key.
Ever since my encounter with that angel sent by God, I have attempted to sing.
DeGeneres didn't attempt to sing, but surfaced wearing a glittery silver suit she paraded as Swift sang her hit "Style".
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