O cantor-compositor
Example: O cantor-compositor lançou seu novo álbum na semana passada.
Definition
"O cantor-compositor" refers to a musician who both writes and performs their own songs, combining the roles of singer and songwriter into one person. This term highlights the artist's dual talent in creating original music and delivering it vocally.
Etymology
The term "o cantor-compositor" comes from Portuguese, where 'cantor' means singer and 'compositor' means composer or songwriter. It literally describes someone who sings and composes music. Did you know? The hyphenated form emphasizes the combination of two closely linked musical roles into a single identity.
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