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

  • (..) i gotta be on my own ted. i cant see you anymore John, wait, listen "i love you" so, word through the grapevine is that your newly solo Rex, i have alot of work i need to get to i have tickets to norah jones at the hatshell tonight, and i would love it if you'd go with me (..)
    2012 Ted