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
Recent Examples on the Web Then the incredible Chilean jazz vocalist, Claudia Acuña, who is bringing a very interesting program. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2024 Every album has had different songwriters, but one running theme from the very beginning is that Ben’s [Barlow, Neck Deep’s vocalist] older brother Seb — who now is in the band and plays bass — has produced everything since the first EPs. Spin Contributor, SPIN, 22 Oct. 2024 Di'Anno made just one more album with Iron Maiden, 1981’s Killers, before he was replaced by Bruce Dickinson, who still serves as the group’s lead vocalist. Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2024 Nicolay’s book details the lives of working musicians, especially those far from the spotlight: background vocalists hired for uncredited recording sessions, rhythm guitarists playing on freelance contracts. Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vocalist 

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

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vocalist

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

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