vocalist

noun
UK: /ˈvəʊkəlɪst/
US: /ˈvoʊkəlɪst/

  1. A person who sings, especially as their job or as part of a band.

    1. The vocalist started to sing a slow song.
    2. The band needed a new vocalist after their previous singer quit because of health issues.

  2. The leading singer in a musical group or performance.

    1. She became the vocalist for a popular band.
    2. The vocalist's performance was outstanding, earning them rave reviews from critics.

Synonyms

singer soloist

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vocalist" in English means: A person who sings, especially as their job or as part of a band., The leading singer in a musical group or performance..

The phonetic transcription of "vocalist" is /ˈvəʊkəlɪst/ in British English and /ˈvoʊkəlɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vocalist": singer, soloist.

Example usage of "vocalist": "The vocalist started to sing a slow song.". More examples on the page.