solo

Definition

  • noun: a piece of music that is performed by one singer or musician
  • noun: a musical composition for a single voice or instrument with or without accompaniment
  • verb: to perform a piece of music without another singer or musician
  • verb: to perform by oneself
  • synonyms: air, airlift, alienated

Examples

  • a 'solo' artist/performer [=a singer or musician who is not part of a group]

  • She is learning to fly and she flew her first 'solo' yesterday.

  • The singer went 'solo' after being with the band for 10 years.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Look at that, man. That's my little cousin, over there. - You sure that's your cousin, man? Fuck yes, that's my little cousin. - He tight with anybody? No he is flying solo, man. - Flying solo? Let's go down and see what the fucking they're doing to him. I love your jungles too. (..)
    2008 Gran Torino