solos

noun

Definition of solosnext
plural of solo
as in vocals

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  1. vocals
  2. ballads
  3. songs
  4. lyrics
  5. standards
Noun
  • In 1977, Vandross introduced Anderson to Rodgers and his writing partner Bernard Edwards, who were forming the then-new group, Chic, with Tony Thompson on drums and Norma Jean Wright on lead vocals.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As the string instruments begin to play, the star looks around before launching into the lyrics, showing off her vocals.
    Anna Chan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of vocals
Noun
  • Hip hop, classic rock, ballads.
    Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Singing over gruff hip-hop beats and ethereal minimalist ballads, the Argentine singer weaves a provocative tale of self-discovery with diaristic lyrics that excavate self-acceptance, intense romance and emotional maturity.
    Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of ballads
Noun
  • Dylan sang some of Guthrie’s own songs for the older artist.
    Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The formative years of Dylan’s career took place in the 1960s, a decade that the artist chronicled and grappled with through his topical songs.
    Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of songs
Noun
  • Viewers met Samberg as Clementine, who's playing keyboard and crooning his heart out in his apartment to ridiculous lyrics that seem to be about a girl who's — an actual drink?
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Brewer & Shipley found success in the late 1960s and early 1970s for their socially conscious lyrics and commentary on the Vietnam War.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of lyrics
Noun
  • Mohamed Salah is not new to breaking records, but even by his own lofty standards, the 2024/25 season has already become a high point in his career.
    James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Some standards can be very specific, some can be rather general and leave much room for individual interpretation by judges.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of standards
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