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solo

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈsoʊˌɫoʊ// UK //sˈəʊləʊ// so·lo Slang

n. a performance or piece of music done by one person alone. You use this when someone plays an instrument or sings without any other performers.

n. a musical composition or passage performed by a single voice or instrument, with or without accompaniment.


SIMPLE

She played a beautiful piano solo during the concert.

CONTEXTUAL

The guitarist stepped to the front of the stage to perform a five-minute solo that brought the crowd to its feet.

COMPLEX

While the orchestra provides a rich harmonic foundation, the violin solo demands technical precision and emotional depth to carry the melody effectively.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'perform', 'play', or 'sing'.

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