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Do-do-do'ing can refer to several different things:

  • Scat Singing: This is a type of vocal improvisation, often found in jazz, where the singer uses meaningless syllables like "doo-wop," "ba-da-bing," or, indeed, "do-do-do" to create instrumental-like sounds with their voice.

  • Background Music or Filler: Sometimes, "do-do-do" can simply be a placeholder for lyrics in a song, a way to fill space musically. It's commonly used in pop music.

  • Children's Songs or Nursery Rhymes: Simple melodies and repetitive sounds like "do-do-do" are often found in songs made for children because they are easy to remember and sing along to.

  • A State of Obliviousness: Someone might say "They're just going around do-do-do'ing" to describe people who are cheerfully unaware of problems.

  • The Police Song: Referring to the famous song, "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da," by The Police.