soloist

[ soh-loh-ist ]

noun

1. a person who performs a solo.

soloist

/ ˈsəʊləʊɪst /

noun

1. a person who performs a solo

Other Words From

• solo·istic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of soloist¹

First recorded in 1860–65; solo + -ist

Example Sentences

Another free soloist passed away after a fall in Eldo in 2019, as well.

From Outside Online

She told me she had never sung in public as a soloist her whole life.

From Time

Dylan also appeared, at the first concert, as the harmonica soloist on “Forgetful Heart,” but in a wholly different register.

From The Daily Beast

It was my good fortune to be present at the orchestral concert at Queen's Hall, when Mr. Stojowski was the soloist.

From Project Gutenberg

It was a special concert, at which the honored guest and soloist was the great Brahms himself.

From Project Gutenberg

An inexperienced violin soloist, such as a student playing at a conservatory recital, often exemplifies this.

From Project Gutenberg

But the talented Mrs. Richard Brinsley Sheridan was sorely missed—a woman soloist of worth was needed.

From Project Gutenberg

The book aided him as a commonplace accompaniment aids a soloist—alternately boring and exasperating him.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• artist
• composer
• conductor
• entertainer
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