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soloist

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsoʊˌɫoʊəst// UK //sˈəʊləʊˌɪst// soloist

n. a person who performs a musical piece alone, rather than as part of a group. You often see this in classical music or jazz.

n. a musician or performer who executes a musical piece as a single performer rather than as part of an ensemble.


SIMPLE

The violin soloist played a beautiful piece for the audience.

CONTEXTUAL

The orchestra waited for the soloist to enter the stage before the final movement began.

COMPLEX

While the rest of the ensemble provided a steady rhythmic foundation, the soloist took the opportunity to improvise a series of intricate melodic lines.

Origin

From solo + -ist.

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