vocalist

[voh-kuh-list]

noun

1. a singer.

vocalist

/ ˈvəʊkəlɪst /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of vocalist¹

First recorded in 1605–15; vocal + -ist

Example Sentences

The Moody Blues vocalist John Lodge has died "suddenly and unexpectedly", aged 82, his family have confirmed.

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The Park Avenue Armory’s recital series is a good place to catch interesting vocalists.

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At a small table in the middle of Hollywood’s Sightglass Coffee, the conversation about the AFI vocalist’s possible sudden death has drawn the eyes of coffee drinkers in the surrounding area.

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The event will be honoring Sam First’s founder, vocalist Ruth Price, who is the current president and artistic director of the Jazz Bakery, along with L.A. native, Grammy-winning jazz pianist and composer Billy Childs.

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Lead vocalist Chris Llewellyn from Bangor recalls how the group started off as a Bible study but things have changed greatly since then.

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