The backing singer
Example: The backing singer helped the main singer during the concert.
Definition
"The backing singer" refers to a vocalist who supports the main singer by providing harmony, background vocals, or additional vocal layers during a musical performance, enhancing the overall sound without taking the lead role.
Etymology
The term "the backing singer" originates from the word 'backing,' meaning support or accompaniment, combined with 'singer,' indicating a person who sings. This phrase likely developed in popular music contexts where vocalists support lead performers to enrich the musical experience.
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"The backing singer" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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