Word Noun
soloist
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈsoʊˌɫoʊəst/ UK /sˈəʊləʊˌɪst/ soloist UK spelling soloists
Definition
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.
Examples
“The violin soloist played a beautiful piece for the audience.”
“The orchestra waited for the soloist to enter the stage before the final movement began.”
“While the rest of the ensemble provided a steady rhythmic foundation, the soloist took the opportunity to improvise a series of intricate melodic lines.”
Etymology
From solo + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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