soloist

[ soh-loh-ist ]

/ ˈsoʊ loʊ ɪst /

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noun

a person who performs a solo.

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Origin of soloist

First recorded in 1860–65; solo + -ist

OTHER WORDS FROM soloist

so·lo·is·tic, adjective

Words nearby soloist

sollicker, solmization, soln., solo, sologamy, soloist, Solo man, Solomon, Solomon Gundy, Solomonic, Solomon Islands

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Another free soloist passed away after a fall in Eldo in 2019, as well.
Eldorado Canyon Climber Killed in Apparent Free Soloing Accident|jversteegh|October 19, 2021|Outside Online
She told me she had never sung in public as a soloist her whole life.
Meet the Iranian Musician Who Keeps Risking Imprisonment for His Music|Andrew R. Chow|September 17, 2021|Time
Dylan also appeared, at the first concert, as the harmonica soloist on “Forgetful Heart,” but in a wholly different register.
Dylan's Spectacular Concert|Sean Wilentz|November 27, 2010|DAILY BEAST
It was my good fortune to be present at the orchestral concert at Queen's Hall, when Mr. Stojowski was the soloist.
Piano Mastery|Harriette Brower

It was a special concert, at which the honored guest and soloist was the great Brahms himself.
Piano Mastery|Harriette Brower
An inexperienced violin soloist, such as a student playing at a conservatory recital, often exemplifies this.
The Psychology of Singing|David C. Taylor
But the talented Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan was sorely missed—a woman soloist of worth was needed.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12|Elbert Hubbard
The book aided him as a commonplace accompaniment aids a soloist—alternately boring and exasperating him.
The Dark Star|Robert W. Chambers

British Dictionary definitions for soloist

soloist

/ (ˈsəʊləʊɪst) /

noun

a person who performs a solo

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