lead singer
Main vocal performer
The lead singer is the primary vocalist in a musical group—the one who carries the melody and typically stands at the front of the stage.
In rock and pop bands, the lead singer often becomes the face of the group: Freddie Mercury was Queen's lead singer.
Distinguished from backup or harmony singers who support rather than drive the vocal performance.
Lead performer of group
- microphoneAudio input device
- stageRaised performance platform
- concertLive musical performance
- showmanshipSkill at impressive presentation
entertainer · audience · applause · encore · setlist · gig · tour · headliner
Widely recognized public figure
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- legendUnverified traditional tale
idol · megastar · renown · acclaim · prestige · reputation · A-lister · household name
One who sings professionally
- tenorEssential meaning or import
- sopranoHighest female voice range
- altoLower female voice
- baritoneMid-range male voice
falsetto · vibrato · pitch · range · belter · crooner · melody · harmony
frontman
Lead performer of group
- microphoneAudio input device
- stageRaised performance platform
- concertLive musical performance
showmanship · entertainer · audience · applause · encore · setlist · gig · tour · headliner · spotlight
celebrity
Widely recognized public figure
legend · idol · megastar · renown · acclaim · prestige · reputation · A-lister · household name · glory
vocalist
One who sings professionally
baritone · falsetto · vibrato · pitch · range · belter · crooner · melody · harmony · chorus
magnetism
Force between poles
star quality · swagger · panache · aura · appeal · radiance · glamour · flair · pizzazz · captivation
lyrics
Written words for music
hook · album · genre · ballad · anthem · riff · bridge · refrain · songwriting · arrangement
- singersopera singers, folk singers, soprano, alto, tenor
- Lead Singersvocalist, frontman, Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, Robert Plant
- Doo-WopThe Drifters, The Coasters, Dion, Earth Angel, close harmony
- female vocalssoprano, mezzo-soprano, contralto, alto, chanteuse
- rock musicrock band, electric guitar, guitar solo, guitar riff, guitar riffs
- Band Lifedrums, guitar, bass, electric guitar, microphone
lead singerbacking vocalist
Singer supporting the frontperson
backup singer · harmony singer · sideman · backup band · session musician
lead singerinstrumentalist
One who performs music
drummer · bassist · rhythm section · keyboardist · guitarist
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