soloist
Concerto's star player
A soloist is a performer who plays or sings alone, either unaccompanied or as the featured part against an ensemble: The violin soloist stepped forward for the cadenza.
In orchestral works, the soloist carries the melody while others provide support.
The term applies across music, dance, and other performing arts.
Solo musical performance
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
- cadenzaExtended solo passage
- debutFirst public appearance
- premiereFirst public performance
encore · bravura · showcase · spotlight · centerstage · limelight · headliner · starring
Highest female voice range
- tenorEssential meaning or import
- mezzoMid-range female singer
- baritoneMid-range male voice
- bassDeep pitch or fish
alto · aria · lieder · coloratura · diva · recitative · cantata · oratorio
Distinguished musical leader
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- divaCelebrated female vocalist
- masterAuthority or controller
genius · phenomenon · brilliance · technique · artistry · interpretation · expression · phrasing
Without others present
- independentFree from external control
- singularOne in number
- loneExisting by itself
- self-reliantAble to provide independently
autonomous · distinctive · standout · maverick · trailblazer · one-of-a-kind · self-expression · originality
One who plays piano
- violinistOne who bows strings
- cellistBowed-string musician
- guitaristOne who plays six strings
- flutistWoodwind instrument performer
clarinetist · trumpeter · harpist · organist · percussionist · saxophonist · oboist · accordionist
recital
Solo musical performance
premiere · encore · bravura · showcase · spotlight · centerstage · limelight · headliner · starring · lead
soprano
Highest female voice range
bass · alto · aria · lieder · coloratura · diva · recitative · cantata · oratorio · opera
maestro
Distinguished musical leader
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
- virtuosoSupremely accomplished performer
- divaCelebrated female vocalist
master · genius · phenomenon · brilliance · technique · artistry · interpretation · expression · phrasing · musicianship
unaccompanied
Without others present
- independentFree from external control
- singularOne in number
- loneExisting by itself
self-reliant · autonomous · distinctive · standout · maverick · trailblazer · one-of-a-kind · self-expression · originality · unique
pianist
One who plays piano
flutist · clarinetist · trumpeter · harpist · organist · percussionist · saxophonist · oboist · accordionist · concertmaster
- singersopera singers, folk singers, soprano, alto, tenor
- musicianspianist, guitarist, electric guitarist, bassist, vocalist
- church choirchoir director, choir loft, choir practice, choir robe, choir robes
- worship musicworship band, worship song, worship hymns, worship songs, praise music
- ballet dancersprincipal dancer
- musicmusic, song, songs, singing, singer
soloistensemble
Unified group or outfit
choir · chorus · group · collective · chorus member
soloistaccompanist
One who plays alongside
sideman · session musician · backup singer · chorus member · backing band
- free soloingClimbing without protective equipment