backing vocal
Singer behind lead
A backing vocal is a voice that supports the lead singer, providing harmony, texture, or rhythmic reinforcement rather than carrying the main melody.
Often pluralized: The backing vocals on that track are incredible.
Backing vocalists may sing wordless harmonies, echo phrases, or add call-and-response elements.
Also called background vocals.
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- chorusSingers performing together
- backup singerSupporting vocal performer
- singerVocal music performer
- backgroundOne's formative experiences
girl group · harmonize · doo-wop · call and response · oohs · ahhs · melody · refrain · blend · wall of sound · studio · studio session · microphone · layered · soulful · gospel · falsetto · unison
prominence/role
backing vocallead vocal
Primary singing part
lead singer · lead voice · solo · frontman · star turn
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