solo
n. countable C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈsoʊˌɫoʊ// UK //sˈəʊləʊ// so·lo
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.
She played a beautiful piano solo during the concert.
The guitarist stepped to the front of the stage to perform a five-minute solo that brought the crowd to its feet.
While the orchestra provides a rich harmonic foundation, the violin solo demands technical precision and emotional depth to carry the melody effectively.
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'perform', 'play', or 'sing'.
- Nounsolo
- Nounsoloist