singer

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singer

A singer performs a song on a brightly lit stage.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who sings: A "singer" is someone who uses their voice to produce musical tones and rhythms, often as a profession or artistic pursuit.
    • A person whose profession is singing: Specifically, a "singer" can refer to a professional vocal performer, such as a solo artist, choir member, or lead vocalist in a band.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • She is a talented singer with a beautiful voice.
    • The lead singer of the band captivated the audience.
    • He has been a singer in the church choir for twenty years.
Advanced Usage
  • "Singer-songwriter": A musician who writes, composes, and performs their own songs.
    • She gained fame as a singer-songwriter, known for her heartfelt lyrics.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sing (verb): To produce musical sounds with the voice.
    • He loves to sing in the shower.
  • Singing (noun): The act or art of singing.
    • Her singing moved everyone in the room.
Synonyms
  • Vocalist: A singer, especially in a pop, jazz, or rock group.
  • Cantor: A singer who leads the congregation in prayer in a synagogue.
  • Crooner: A singer, typically a male one, who sings sentimental songs in a soft, low voice.
Related Phrases
  • To be in fine voice: To be singing very well.
    • The soprano was in fine voice for last night's performance.
Related Idioms
  • A singer of tales: A poet or storyteller who performs epic poems by singing them (archaic/literary usage).
    • In ancient cultures, a singer of tales would preserve history through song.
singer

A singer performs a song on a brightly lit stage.

Noun
  1. United States writer (born in Poland) of Yiddish stories and novels (1904-1991)
  2. United States inventor of an improved chain-stitch sewing machine (1811-1875)
  3. a person who sings