outsinging

Besting in song

Outsinging is surpassing someone in singing ability or performance.

One voice can outsing another by being louder, more skilled, or more expressive: She outsang everyone in the choir.

The term implies direct comparison or competition: He was consistently outsinging his rivals on the talent show.

competition

outperforming

Doing better than others

triumphing · victory · showdown · duel · battle · face-off · rivalry · contest · opponent · adversary

performance

aria

Operatic solo piece

ensemble · choir · concert · stage · encore · audition · spotlight · ovation · showstopper · headliner

technique

belting

Forceful chest-voice singing

resonance · projection · breath control · range · dynamics · timbre · intonation · pitch-perfect · harmonics · melisma

talent

virtuoso

Supremely accomplished performer

artistry · brilliance · mastery · natural · exceptional · standout · star · genius · powerhouse

Opposites
competitive vocal superiority

outsingingunderperforming

Doing worse than expected

falling flat · choking · faltering · cracking · bombing

collaborative vs. competitive singing

outsingingharmonizing

Creating musical agreement

duetting · chorusing · accompanying · backing up · singing along

Family

song, sing, singer, singing, sung, sang, unsung, singsong, songster

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G