vocalist

noun

vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-list How to pronounce vocalist (audio)

Examples of vocalist in a Sentence

hired a vocalist for their jazz band
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He was raised as a gospel vocalist singing four-part harmonies, so understanding how to share the vocal load sonorously was in his professional wheelhouse. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025 Thursday’s relief concert featured a lineup of stars who took turns to step in for the late Nirvana lead vocalist, Kurt Cobain, who died at the age of 27 in 1994. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025 Presenting West African Beats: One Song, a musical journey through the African diaspora curated by violinist/vocalist Nicole Yarling; 4 p.m., Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Angel Doval, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025 Gladys Knight To me, at this point, Gladys Knight is the benchmark for all vocalists. Steve Baltin, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for vocalist 

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vocalist was in 1790

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“Vocalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vocalist. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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vocalist

noun
vo·​cal·​ist ˈvō-kə-ləst How to pronounce vocalist (audio)

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