Advice on finding Karaoke - Karakoke is the Japanese word for empty orchestra, but we translate it to mean instrumental music without a lead singer. A party with a karaoke machine is sure to be a hit, as your guests can get up in front of the room and sing to prerecorded popular music. Usually, karaoke services include a large book with a variety of songs to choose from. Once a guest has selected a tune, they can sing along with the words which appear on some type of screen, depending on the machine. It can be a blast when people sing alone or with friends, and is a great way to bring excitement to a party.