lip-syncs

Fakes vocal performance

Lip-syncs is the verb form of lip-sync, meaning to move one's lips in synchronization with recorded audio—typically a song or dialogue.

Performers lip-sync when the actual sound comes from a prerecorded track rather than live vocals: She lip-syncs to pop hits on TikTok.

The practice ranges from drag performances to controversial use by pop stars at concerts.

performance

mouthing

Silent word formation

vocals · timing · choreography · stage · concert · backing track · pre-recorded · live show · microphone · audience

film

dubbing

Post-production sound replacement

voice actor · localization · animated · soundtrack · studio · looping · translation · voiceover artist · anime · Bollywood

digital

TikTok

Short-form video service

  • reelsCylindrical winding devices
  • viralSpreading quickly online
  • filtersSelective passage barriers

app · trending · challenge · influencer · social media · content creation · duet · sound bites · memes · editing

drag

RuPaul

Iconic drag performer

glamour · wig · costume · tips · stage presence · diva · ballroom · routine · song selection · emoting

Opposites
vocal authenticity

lip-syncssings

Produces musical tones vocally

vocalizes · belts out · croons · ad-libs · freestyles

performance genuineness

lip-syncswings it

Improvises without preparation

Family

lip, lips, lipped, sync, syncs, synced, syncing, synchronize, synchronizes

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G