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soloist

[soh-loh-ist]
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noun

a person who performs a solo.

Origin of soloist

First recorded in 1860–65; solo + -ist
Related formsso·lo·is·tic, adjective
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Related Words for soloist

conductor, artist, virtuoso, player, composer, entertainer, performer, soloist, instrumentalist, vocalist, musician, voice, diva, crooner, artiste, rocker, troubadour, songbird, songster, minstrel

Examples from the Web for soloist

Historical Examples of soloist

  • This inspired Tony, and he became the soloist, and sang Italys national anthem.

    The Liberty Girl

    Rena I. Halsey

  • His first appearance as a soloist is said to have been as Edwin, in 'Robin Hood.'

  • Richard was the soloist and always selected and began the hymns.

    Basil Everman

    Elsie Singmaster

  • How should one manage the accompaniment for a soloist inclined to play rubato?

    Piano Playing

    Josef Hofmann

  • They give the soloist every incentive to the highest efforts.

British Dictionary definitions for soloist

soloist

noun

a person who performs a solo
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Word Origin and History for soloist
n.

1864, from solo (n.) + -ist.

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