A1 noun Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
vocalist
Verb
vocalize
Advérbio
vocally
Adjetivo
vocal
Relacionado
vocals
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: vocalist

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
vocalist
Verb
vocalize
Advérbio
vocally
Adjetivo
vocal
Relacionado
vocals

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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.

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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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.

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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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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Contexto cultural

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: vocalist

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piano

A1

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instrument

A1

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bass

A1

The bass is the lowest range of musical notes or the lowest-sounding part in a piece of music. It also refers to a person with a very deep singing voice or instruments like the bass guitar that play low notes.

sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

A1

The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.

scale

A1

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melody

A1

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

bar

A1

In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.

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