A1 noun ニュートラル

vocalist

/ˈvoʊ.kə.lɪst/

A vocalist is a person who sings, especially as a professional performer in a band or a musical group. The term is often used to describe someone whose primary contribution to a performance is their singing voice rather than an instrument.

例文

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1

The lead vocalist of the band is very talented.

The main singer of the group is very skilled.

2

The committee is searching for a trained vocalist for the opera performance.

The group is looking for a professional singer for the show.

3

Hey, check out that new vocalist on YouTube; she's great!

Listen to that new singer on the internet; she is excellent.

語族

名詞
vocalist
Verb
vocalize
副詞
vocally
形容詞
vocal
関連
vocals
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覚え方のコツ

Remember that 'vocal' refers to the voice. A vocalist is a 'voice-ist'—someone whose instrument is their voice.

クイックテスト

The band is looking for a new ____ to sing their original songs.

正解!

正解は: vocalist

例文

1

The lead vocalist of the band is very talented.

everyday

The main singer of the group is very skilled.

2

The committee is searching for a trained vocalist for the opera performance.

formal

The group is looking for a professional singer for the show.

3

Hey, check out that new vocalist on YouTube; she's great!

informal

Listen to that new singer on the internet; she is excellent.

4

Research suggests that a vocalist's lung capacity is higher than that of a non-singer.

academic

Studies show singers have better breathing abilities than people who do not sing.

5

The recording studio hired a session vocalist to finish the track.

business

The studio paid a professional singer to help complete the song.

語族

名詞
vocalist
Verb
vocalize
副詞
vocally
形容詞
vocal
関連
vocals

よく使う組み合わせ

lead vocalist the main singer in a group
female vocalist a woman who sings
guest vocalist a singer performing temporarily with a band
backing vocalist a singer providing harmony for the main singer
trained vocalist a person who has studied how to sing

よく使うフレーズ

male vocalist

a man who sings

featured vocalist

a singer highlighted in a specific song

session vocalist

a singer hired to work in a recording studio

よく混同される語

vocalist vs singer

'Singer' is more common and general; 'vocalist' is often used in professional music contexts to sound more technical.

vocalist vs musician

A vocalist is a type of musician, but 'musician' usually refers to someone playing a physical instrument.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'vocalist' when you want to sound professional or when discussing a member of a band specifically responsible for the singing parts.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'vocalist' for someone who just talks a lot, but it is strictly for singing. Avoid saying 'the song's vocalist'; use 'the band's vocalist' instead.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember that 'vocal' refers to the voice. A vocalist is a 'voice-ist'—someone whose instrument is their voice.

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語源

Derived from the Latin word 'vocalis', meaning 'pertaining to the voice'.

文法パターン

Countable noun (one vocalist, two vocalists) Can be used with gender modifiers (male/female) Often used in the compound noun 'lead vocalist'
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文化的な背景

In many modern music genres like rock or pop, the lead vocalist is considered the 'face' of the band.

クイックテスト

The band is looking for a new ____ to sing their original songs.

正解!

正解は: vocalist

musicの関連語

guitar

A1

A musical instrument that usually has six strings and a long neck. It is played by plucking or strumming the strings with your fingers or a pick.

octave

A1

An octave is the distance between two musical notes where the higher note has double the frequency of the lower one. In a standard musical scale, it includes eight notes, such as from one 'C' to the next 'C' above it.

measure

A1

In music, a measure is a small section of a piece of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is the space between two vertical lines on a musical staff that helps musicians keep track of the rhythm.

cello

A1

A large musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow. The player sits down and holds the instrument between their knees while playing.

clarinet

A1

A musical instrument shaped like a long black tube with metal keys. You play it by blowing into a mouthpiece with a single reed to create sound.

oboe

A1

An oboe is a musical instrument that belongs to the woodwind family. It has a long, thin body and uses a double reed to create a high, clear, and distinct sound.

trumpet

A1

A musical instrument made of brass that you play by blowing into it and pressing three valves. It has a bright, powerful sound and is often used in jazz, classical music, and marching bands.

drum

A1

A musical instrument made of a hollow body covered with a tight skin or plastic. It is played by hitting it with sticks or your hands to create a rhythmic sound.

timpani

A1

Timpani are large, bowl-shaped drums usually made of copper and played in an orchestra. They are also called kettledrums because they look like big pots and can be tuned to specific musical notes.

concert

A1

A musical performance given in public by one or more musicians. It can range from a small group in a cafe to a large orchestra in a grand hall.

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