songstress

/'sɔɳstris/

Thân thiện

A songstress performs a ballad on a small stage.

Definition

Noun: 1. A female singer, especially one who performs popular songs: The word specifically denotes a woman who is a professional vocalist, with a common association to popular music genres rather than classical. 2. (Archaic/poetic) A female poet or composer of songs: This is a less common, more literary usage referring to a woman who writes songs or poetry.

Usage and Examples

• She became a celebrated songstress in the jazz clubs of the 1950s.
• The young songstress captivated the audience with her powerful voice and emotional delivery.
• (Archaic) The ancient songstress composed verses that told the history of her people.

Advanced Usage

• The term can carry a slightly formal or romantic connotation compared to the more neutral "female singer." It is often used in journalism, biographies, or promotional material to add a touch of elegance.
• It is typically used for solo performers rather than members of a choir.

Variants and Related Words

• Songster (noun): A male singer or poet. (Less common than "songstress" for singers).
• Vocalist (noun): A singer, typically used in the context of jazz or popular music (gender-neutral).
• Chanteuse (noun): A female singer of popular songs, especially in French tradition or style.

Synonyms

• Singer
• Vocalist
• Chanteuse
• Crooner (specifically for a singer of sentimental popular songs, can be male or female)

Antonyms

• (Conceptual) Listener, audience member.

Idioms and Phrases

• No direct idioms feature the word "songstress" itself. It may appear in descriptive phrases like "the soulful songstress" or "renowned songstress."

Học thuật

Noun

1. a woman songster (especially of popular songs)