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Soloist

One who sings or plays a solo.

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Instrumentalist 76% connected

One who plays upon an instrument of music, as distinguished from a vocalist.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Musician 76% connected

One skilled in the art or science of music; esp., a skilled singer, or performer on a musical instrument.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Player 76% connected

One who plays, or amuses himself; one without serious aims; an idler; a trifler.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Solo 74% connected

A tune, air, strain, or a whole piece, played by a single person on an instrument, or sung by a single voice.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Solo 74% connected

A tune, air, strain, or a whole piece, played by a single person on an instrument, or sung by a single voice.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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