frontwomen
Bands' leading ladies
Frontwomen is the plural of frontwoman—a female lead singer or spokesperson for a band or organization.
The term parallels frontman but specifies gender: The festival featured several legendary frontwomen of rock.
Some prefer the gender-neutral frontperson, though frontwoman remains common when gender is relevant to the discussion.
Raised performance platform
- microphoneAudio input device
- concertLive musical performance
- vocalsSung musical parts
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
spotlight · showmanship · applause · setlist · gig · tour · live · energy
Vocal music performer
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- soloistUnaccompanied performer
- belterPowerful vocalist or stunner
soprano · alto · mezzo-soprano · contralto · chanteuse · harmonizer · powerhouse · range
Ability to direct others
- feminismAdvocacy for sex equality
- equalitySame status for all
- strengthPower to exert force
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
advocacy · liberation · agency · confidence · influence · trailblazers · activism · resilience
stage
Raised performance platform
- microphoneAudio input device
- concertLive musical performance
- vocalsSung musical parts
audience · spotlight · showmanship · applause · setlist · gig · tour · live · energy · charisma
singer
Vocal music performer
belter · soprano · alto · mezzo-soprano · contralto · chanteuse · harmonizer · powerhouse · range · pipes
leadership
Ability to direct others
inspiration · advocacy · liberation · agency · confidence · influence · trailblazers · activism · resilience · autonomy
rock
Solid earthen material
jazz · blues · country · indie · alternative · soul · folk · grunge · riot grrrl · new wave
frontwomensession musicians
Hired studio performers
sidemen · backing band · rhythm section · accompanists · hired guns