vocalist

American  

[voh-kuh-list] / ˈvoʊ kə lɪst /

noun

1. a singer.

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vocalist British  

/ ˈvəʊkəlɪst /

noun

1. a singer, esp one who regularly appears with a jazz band or pop group

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Etymology

Origin of vocalist

First recorded in 1605–15; vocal + -ist

Example Sentences

The quartet is fronted by vocalist and lyricist Florence Shaw, who practiced and taught visual art before linking with guitarist Tom Dowse, bassist Lewis Maynard and drummer Nick Buxton in the late 2010s.

From The Wall Street Journal

Posting on the band's official website, lead singer Ian Anderson said he was sorry to hear of the death of the "strong vocalist and experienced, powerful and lyrical guitarist".

From BBC

Mr. Wolf, the former lead vocalist of the J. Geils Band, is the author of “Waiting on the Moon,” a memoir.

From The Wall Street Journal

Born and raised in Aston, Ozzy achieved global stardom and success as a musician, both as the lead vocalist of pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath and in his later solo career.

From BBC

Serendipitously, Maris had been scouting for an “iconic vocalist” to feature on “Give Me a Sign.”

From Los Angeles Times