# soloist

/ˈsoʊˌɫoʊəst/ (US) · /sˈəʊləʊˌɪst/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/soloist
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

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