German Conversation · Level 23
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German word
Solist
Pronunciation
IPA/zoˈlɪst/
Meaning
- masculine nounsoloist
Example
Der Solist spielte ein schwieriges Klavierstück.
The soloist played a difficult piano piece.
More examples
Der Solist wurde nach dem Stück mit großem Applaus verabschiedet.
After the piece, the soloist was sent off with great applause.
Core concept
A single featured performer carries a distinct musical passage while the surrounding ensemble provides accompaniment.
Common phrases
der Solist des Konzerts
concert soloist
mit Solist proben
rehearse with the soloist
Similar words
Solistin: A woman performing a solo passage in a musical work.
Instrumentalist: A performer whose specialty is playing an instrument.
Sänger: A vocalist who sings a solo.
Begleitmusiker: A supporting musician who accompanies a featured performer.
Definition in German
Ein Musiker oder Sänger, der allein eine Solopartie übernimmt.
Word origin
German Solist comes through Italian solista from Latin solus, meaning 'alone', and entered musical vocabulary for a performer with a solo part.
Usage tips
- Solist is masculine; the feminine form is Solistin, and the plural is Solisten.
Opposites
- Chorchoirnoun
Related words
- Solistenauftrittsoloist appearancenoun
- Solistenrollesoloist rolenoun