soloist

noun

so·​lo·​ist ˈsō-lə-wist How to pronounce soloist (audio)
-(ˌ)lō-ist
: one who performs a solo

Examples of soloist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Maya was a master of this mode: smoothly shifting picturesque formations, synchronicity, impressive soloists. Brian Seibert, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024 The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra unveiled on Friday its 2024-25 Masterworks season, featuring concert programs that blend solid classics with new works and a slate of young soloists that have impressed Music Director Geoffrey Robson but may not yet be familiar to central Arkansas audiences. Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2024 History is made seemingly every week by at least one superstar from South Korea, as interest in the soloists and groups from the Asian nation isn’t dying down. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 Directed by Oded Lev-Ari, the group has recorded two superb albums and features a bevy of brilliant soloists. Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024 Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas is the featured soloist. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 27 Jan. 2024 Don’t Speak, Just Kiss signifies Liu Lian’s inaugural venture into complete artistic autonomy as a soloist. Billboard China, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024 Daniel Hope, now in his sixth season as music director and concertmaster, welcomes cellist Sterling Elliott as soloist in Haydn’s First Cello Concerto. Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024 Violinist Geneva Lewis, a native of New Zealand, will be the featured soloist. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soloist was in 1864

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“Soloist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soloist. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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soloist

noun
so·​lo·​ist ˈsō-lə-wəst How to pronounce soloist (audio)
-(ˌ)lō-əst
: one who performs a solo

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