barbershop singer
Close harmony vocalist
A barbershop singer performs in or is trained in the barbershop style—a cappella four-part harmony with close voicings, typically in all-male or all-female quartets.
The style originated in American barbershops where men would harmonize while waiting for haircuts.
He joined a barbershop quartet after retiring.
- quartetEnsemble of four
- four-part harmonyMusic for four voices
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- baritoneMid-range male voice
- tenorEssential meaning or import
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barbershop singersoloist
Unaccompanied performer
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