The solo singer
Example: The solo singer performed beautifully on the stage tonight.
Definition
"The solo singer" refers to a single vocalist who performs alone, without accompaniment from other singers or vocalists. This term highlights the individual nature of the performance, emphasizing the singer's role as the sole vocal performer in a musical piece or event.
Etymology
The phrase "the solo singer" combines 'solo,' derived from the Italian word 'solo' meaning 'alone,' and 'singer,' from Old English 'singan,' meaning to chant or sing. Together, they specifically describe a person performing a vocal piece independently. Did you know? The word 'solo' originally referred to a single instrumentalist but expanded to include vocalists over time.
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"The solo singer" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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