solo singing

One voice performing

Solo singing is vocal performance by a single person without other singers, though instrumental accompaniment may be present.

The term distinguishes one voice carrying a piece alone from choral or ensemble singing: She transitioned from the choir to solo singing.

In opera and musical theater, solo singing showcases individual vocal ability through arias and featured numbers.

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serenade · crooning · acapella · voice · vocal range · lead vocalist · microphone · spotlight · stage · performer · standing alone · melody · vibrato · pitch · tone · belting · soprano · tenor

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Opposites
number of performers

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Vocal music by ensemble

choir · chorus · group singing · ensemble singing · duet

accompaniment

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Singing to backing tracks

individual vs. collective performance

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Group singing event

ensemble work · communal singing · mass choir · gospel choir

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G