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

  • (..) Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go. Whoa, not so fast there, slick. - You two ain't going anywhere with me. - What? Oh, no, I'm flying solo from here on out. Please, you have to take us with you. No, I don't have to do nothing, darling. It's my island, my rules. (..)
    2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond