lead vocalist
Group's main singer
The lead vocalist is the primary singer in a musical group, carrying the melody and usually standing at the front of the stage.
Distinguished from backup or background singers, the lead vocalist typically handles verses and choruses while others provide harmony: She was the lead vocalist for the band for fifteen years.
Often shortened to lead singer.
Lead performer of group
- frontwomanFemale band leader
- bandleaderDirector of musical ensemble
- singerVocal music performer
- headlinerTop-billed performer
microphone · stage · spotlight · center stage · anthem · chorus · lyrics · setlist
Oscillating pitch effect
- falsettoArtificially elevated singing register
- beltingForceful chest-voice singing
- rangeExtent of variation
- pitchFrequency of sound
tone · octave · soprano · alto · tenor · baritone · bass · acapella
Exceptionally famous performer
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- idolObject of worship
- divaCelebrated female vocalist
sensation · phenomenon · celebrity · star power · fame · recognition · chart-topper · hitmaker
Live musical performance
- gigShort-term paid work
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- showMake something apparent
showcase · rehearsal · soundboard · stage · audience · fans · setlist · encore
First to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- innovatorCreator of new methods
- trendsetterOne who initiates styles
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
role model · mentor · inspiration · visionary · icon · luminary · groundbreaker · movement
frontman
Lead performer of group
- frontwomanFemale band leader
- bandleaderDirector of musical ensemble
- singerVocal music performer
headliner · microphone · stage · spotlight · center stage · anthem · chorus · lyrics · setlist · encore
vibrato
Oscillating pitch effect
- falsettoArtificially elevated singing register
- beltingForceful chest-voice singing
- rangeExtent of variation
pitch · tone · octave · soprano · alto · tenor · baritone · bass · acapella · breath control
superstar
Exceptionally famous performer
diva · sensation · phenomenon · celebrity · star power · fame · recognition · chart-topper · hitmaker · household name
concert
Live musical performance
show · showcase · rehearsal · soundboard · stage · audience · fans · setlist · encore · live performance
trailblazer
First to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- innovatorCreator of new methods
- trendsetterOne who initiates styles
influencer · role model · mentor · inspiration · visionary · icon · luminary · groundbreaker · movement · style
- musicianspianist, guitarist, electric guitarist, bassist, singer-songwriter
- vocalistssinger, soloist, songstress, songster, crooner
- voice professionalsvoice coach, vocal coach, voice actor, voice teacher, speech coach
- church musicianschoir director, choirmaster, church organist, organist, cantor
- church singerschoirboy, choirgirl, chorister, hymn singer, cantor
- music leadersmusic director, musical director, bandleader, band leader, choirmaster
lead vocalistinstrumentalist
One who performs music
rhythm section · sideman · session musician · accompanist · roadie
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