singers
They carry tunes
Singers is the plural of singer—people who sing, whether professionally or casually.
The word covers opera divas, rock frontmen, shower warblers, and everyone in between: The singers in that choir have been rehearsing for months.
Lead singers front bands; backup singers provide harmony and support.
Essential meaning or import
- sopranoHighest female voice range
- altoLower female voice
- baritoneMid-range male voice
- bassDeep pitch or fish
mezzo-soprano · contralto · coloratura · falsetto · vibrato · belting · legato · range
Singers performing together
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- gospelSacred choral tradition
- carolersFestive door-to-door singers
- choristersChurch ensemble members
chorale · acapella · harmony · blend · unison · polyphony · anthem · hymn
Raised performance platform
- microphoneAudio input device
- concertLive musical performance
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
encore · venue · tour · setlist · spotlight · gig · festival · recital
tenor
Essential meaning or import
bass · mezzo-soprano · contralto · coloratura · falsetto · vibrato · belting · legato · range · pitch
chorus
Singers performing together
choristers · chorale · acapella · harmony · blend · unison · polyphony · anthem · hymn · cantor
stage
Raised performance platform
- microphoneAudio input device
- concertLive musical performance
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
applause · encore · venue · tour · setlist · spotlight · gig · festival · recital · live
opera
Theatrical art combining song
- jazzImprovisational American music genre
- bluesMournful American music genre
- gospelSacred choral tradition
country · pop · rock · folk · soul · R&B · classical · musical theater · reggae · hip-hop
crooner
Soft-voiced romantic vocalist
troubadour · cantor · griot · muezzin · yodeler · beatboxer · scat · rapper · frontman · idol
- entertainersactor, dancers, actress, musicians, comedians
- musicmusic, songs, band, bands, beat
- performing artsacting, dance, music, drama, theater
- show businessactors, actresses, directors, producers, entertainers
- notable peoplepoliticians, artists, leaders, writers, scientists
- talent competitionstalent show, talent shows, auditions, judges panel, golden buzzer
singersinstrumentalists
Musicians using tools
players · instrumentals · accompanists · session musicians · sidemen
singersaudience
Gathered viewers collectively
listeners · spectators · concertgoers · fans · viewers
- lead singerBand's main vocalist
- pop singerCommercial music vocalist
- folk singerTraditional song performer
- opera singerDramatic vocal stage performer
- backup singerSupporting vocal performer
- protest singer