Vocalist Meaning in English

word

US

ˈvoʊkəɫɪst

VOH-kuh-list

UK

vˈəʊkəlˌɪst

VOH-kuh-list

Definition

A vocalist is a person who sings, especially as the main singer in a band or group.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and music-specific. 'Vocalist' usually refers to the main singer, especially in bands; 'singer' is broader. 'Lead vocalist' is common in rock and pop. Not typically used for solo classical or opera singers.

• Spanish: vocalista - cantante (principal)
• Portuguese (BR): vocalista - cantor(a) (principal)
• Portuguese (PT): vocalista - cantor(a) (principal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 主唱 - 歌手（主唱）
• Chinese (Traditional): 主唱 - 歌手（主唱）
• Hindi: मुख्य गायक - वोकलिस्ट
• Arabic: المطرب الرئيسي - المغني
• Bengali: ভোকালিস্ট - প্রধান গায়ক
• Russian: вокалист - солист (музыкальная группа)
• Japanese: ボーカリスト
• Vietnamese: ca sĩ chính - giọng ca chính
• Korean: 보컬리스트 - 메인 보컬
• Turkish: vokalist - ana şarkıcı
• Urdu: ووکلسٹ - مرکزی گلوکار
• Indonesian: vokalis - penyanyi utama

Example Sentences

She is the vocalist in the school band.

basic

The vocalist has a powerful voice.

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My brother wants to become a vocalist.

basic

The band's vocalist wrote all the lyrics for their new album.

natural

After the show, the vocalist took time to meet fans backstage.

natural

I'm not just the vocalist; I play guitar too.

natural