solo voice
Single vocal line
A solo voice is a single singer performing alone, whether unaccompanied or with instrumental backing.
The term distinguishes one voice from choral or ensemble singing: The solo voice emerged from the chorus.
In musical scores, passages marked for solo voice feature a single vocalist carrying the melody.
- a cappellaSinging without instruments
- ariaOperatic solo piece
- falsettoArtificially elevated singing register
- recitalSolo musical performance
- concert hallVenue for orchestral performances
belting · vibrato · lead singer · breath control · storytelling · torch song · power ballad · chanteuse · echo · chanson · unaccompanied · bare stage · monody · open mic night · intimacy · monologue · piano accompaniment · melisma
- vocal scoresvocal parts, vocal ensemble, bass part, chorus parts, vocal duets
- vocal musicsong, vocals, soprano, tenor, alto
- voicevocal folds, utterance, sound, vocal cords, vocal tract
- music termsmelody, tempo, rhythm, harmony, beat
- sacred musichymns, hymn, anthem, anthems, gospel
- sacred accompanimentorgan, pipe organ, church organ, choir, mixed choir
number of performers
solo voicechorus
Singers performing together
choir · ensemble · choral singing · vocal ensemble · duet