soloist's
Lead player's own
Soloist's is the possessive form of soloist, a performer who plays or sings alone rather than as part of an ensemble.
The possessive marks something belonging to or associated with that performer: the soloist's interpretation of the concerto, a soloist's career demands constant practice.
Concentrated illumination source
- cadenzaExtended solo passage
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
- stageRaised performance platform
ovation · interpretation · virtuosity · expression · phrasing · presence · delivery · artistry
Tense apprehension
- jittersNervous agitation
- stage frightFear of performing publicly
- performance anxietyFear of public execution
- pressureForce upon contact
trembling · sweating · breathing · composure · focus · concentration · visualization · meditation
Repeated work toward mastery
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
- memorizationCommitting information to recall
- warm-upPre-activity preparation routine
scales · etudes · fingering · bowing · breathing · embouchure · intonation · tempo
spotlight
Concentrated illumination source
- cadenzaExtended solo passage
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
stage · ovation · interpretation · virtuosity · expression · phrasing · presence · delivery · artistry · technique
nerves
Tense apprehension
- jittersNervous agitation
- stage frightFear of performing publicly
- performance anxietyFear of public execution
pressure · trembling · sweating · breathing · composure · focus · concentration · visualization · meditation · ritual
practice
Repeated work toward mastery
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
- memorizationCommitting information to recall
warm-up · scales · etudes · fingering · bowing · breathing · embouchure · intonation · tempo · dynamics
accompanist
One who plays alongside
- orchestraLarge instrumental ensemble
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
concerto · aria · lead · principal · featured · spotlight · billing · contract · engagement · booking