antisolist
Describing a preference for collective or ensemble performance rather than individual soloing. It characterizes an artistic or philosophical approach that prioritizes group harmony and collaborative contribution over the spotlighting of a single individual.
Examples
3 of 5She has always had an antisolist attitude when it comes to playing in the community orchestra.
She has always had an antisolist attitude when it comes to playing in the community orchestra.
The conservatory's new curriculum adopts an antisolist stance to foster better chamber music skills.
The conservatory's new curriculum adopts an antisolist stance to foster better chamber music skills.
I'm feeling pretty antisolist today; let's just jam as a full band instead of doing solos.
I'm feeling pretty antisolist today; let's just jam as a full band instead of doing solos.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the prefix 'anti-' (against) and 'solo' (alone). It's the 'Anti-Solo' mindset: better together than alone.
Quick Quiz
The conductor's ______ approach ensured that no single musician overshadowed the orchestra's collective sound.
Correct!
The correct answer is: antisolist
Examples
She has always had an antisolist attitude when it comes to playing in the community orchestra.
everydayShe has always had an antisolist attitude when it comes to playing in the community orchestra.
The conservatory's new curriculum adopts an antisolist stance to foster better chamber music skills.
formalThe conservatory's new curriculum adopts an antisolist stance to foster better chamber music skills.
I'm feeling pretty antisolist today; let's just jam as a full band instead of doing solos.
informalI'm feeling pretty antisolist today; let's just jam as a full band instead of doing solos.
The academic paper argues that the antisolist traditions of certain folk musics are essential to their social function.
academicThe academic paper argues that the antisolist traditions of certain folk musics are essential to their social function.
Our corporate philosophy is intentionally antisolist, rewarding team achievements over individual heroics.
businessOur corporate philosophy is intentionally antisolist, rewarding team achievements over individual heroics.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
purely antisolist
purely antisolist
the antisolist movement
the antisolist movement
inherently antisolist
inherently antisolist
Often Confused With
Antisocial refers to avoiding social interaction, while antisolist refers specifically to avoiding solo performance in favor of a group.
Usage Notes
This word is most commonly used in the context of music, performing arts, or organizational theory to describe a rejection of 'star culture.' It is a niche term often found in critiques of virtuosity.
Common Mistakes
Learners might use this to mean someone who hates being around people, but it specifically targets the 'soloist' dynamic in a performance or work setting.
Memory Tip
Think of the prefix 'anti-' (against) and 'solo' (alone). It's the 'Anti-Solo' mindset: better together than alone.
Word Origin
A hybrid formation from the Greek 'anti' (against) and the Italian 'solo' (alone, from Latin solus) with the agent suffix '-ist'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Often associated with egalitarian musical traditions where the community's voice is valued over the virtuoso's skill.
Quick Quiz
The conductor's ______ approach ensured that no single musician overshadowed the orchestra's collective sound.
Correct!
The correct answer is: antisolist
Related Words
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
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for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
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