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
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The ensemble partners with illustrious jazz artists every year, and the 20-piece band’s upcoming collaborations at Bing Concert Hall feature vocalists Jamie Davis and Clairdee (Feb. 21, 2025) and trombonist/vocalist Wycliffe Gordon (May 23, 2025). Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024 Not just any producer could have brought 46 vocalists—including such distinctive voices as Bob Dylan, Cyndi Lauper, and Tina Turner—into one coherent, catchy whole. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024 Backed by a 10-piece band with three backup vocalists, and complemented by a dance team that swelled to 15 dancers, Usher proved ever the multihyphenate: suave showman, passionate vocalist, extraordinary dancer, competent rollerskater and debonair model included. Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024 Jolie underwent months of training to portray the renowned vocalist. Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vocalist 

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 22 Nov. 2024.

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vocalist

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

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