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The vocalist sang the first song.
What does Vocalist mean?
A vocalist is a singer.
Dictionary definition
A vocalist is a person who sings, especially in a performance or group.
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Vocalist in a sentence
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The band waited for the vocalist to begin.
hard
A strong vocalist uses voice, breath, and expression to help the audience understand the song.
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What does vocalist mean?
Vocalist means a vocalist is a singer.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to vocalist?
Singer is close in meaning to vocalist in this entry.
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Which word is a useful contrast for vocalist?
Listener is a useful contrast for vocalist.
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Vocalist
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voh · kuh · list · strongest beat: voh
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WordVocalist.
Partnoun.
MeaningVocalist means A vocalist is a singer.
ExampleExample: The vocalist sang the first song.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- voh · kuh · list
- Strongest beat
- voh
- Ending
- list
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on voh.
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Synonyms
Words like Vocalist
singerUse for a person who sings.
performerUse for someone who performs for an audience.
Antonyms
Opposite words
listenerUse for someone who hears a performance.
instrumentalistUse for a musician who plays an instrument.
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Hint for students
A vocalist is a singer. The word often appears in music, concerts, bands, choirs, and performances.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse vocalist with instrumentalist. A vocalist sings; an instrumentalist plays an instrument.
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Write one sentence that shows vocalist without using the word vocalist. Then underline the clue words that show a person who sings. Example: The performer stepped to the microphone and began the chorus. Clue words: performer, microphone, began the chorus Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a person singing?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The band waited for the vocalist to begin." Why does vocalist fit better than listener?
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