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soloist

noun so·lo·ist \ˈsō-lə-wist, -(ˌ)lō-ist\

: a person who performs a musical solo

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: one who performs a solo

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First Known Use of SOLOIST

1864

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soloist

noun so·lo·ist \ˈsō-lə-wist\

Definition of SOLOIST for Kids

: a person who performs a solo

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