soloist
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- soloistic adjective
Etymology
Origin of soloist
Example Sentences
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When he returned full time to classical Hindustani music, working with various soloists, he eventually hooked up with Shankar, with whom he then worked almost exclusively.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s not as scary as being a soloist.
From Los Angeles Times
Harpsichord and viola da gamba act as soloists as well as continuo; a modern lute song is a lullaby.
From early on he never craved the soloist’s spotlight.
For these concerts, Mr. Shani programmed the composer’s two symphonies as well as his violin concerto, with Pinchas Zukerman, who has enjoyed a long association with the orchestra, as soloist.
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