Vocalist Meaning
/ˈvoʊkəlɪst/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA singer; a person who likes to sing.
Sentence Examples
He is bent on becoming a vocalist.
Tom is the lead vocalist.
Tom isn't the lead vocalist. He's one of the backup singers.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The lead ____ of the band sang the chorus with great emotion.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A ____ is a person who sings, especially as a professional musician in a band or an orchestra today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *wekʷ-der. Proto-Indo-European *wṓkʷs Proto-Italic *wōks Latin vōx Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālis Latin vōcālisbor. Middle English vocal English vocal Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English vocalist From vocal + -ist.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The lead ____ of the band sang the chorus with great emotion.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A ____ is a person who sings, especially as a professional musician in a band or an orchestra today.