Synonyms for

Singer

Verb / ˈsɪŋɜ: / Another word for singer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who sings, especially professionally.

Synonyms & similar words

singer vocaliser isaacmsinger vocalist vocalizer isaacmerritsinger isaacbashevissinger vocalist songster crooner musician performer entertainer artist diva chorister cantor minstrel balladeer troubadour serenader warbler caroler soloist

Synonyms by register

Formal

vocalist cantor performer

Informal

crooner warbler songster

Literary

minstrel bard troubadour

Antonyms

listener audience spectator onlooker hearer mute non-performer

Common collocations

  • lead singer
  • backup singer
  • opera singer
  • pop singer
  • famous singer
  • talented singer
  • singer songwriter

Word family

noun singing
verb sing
adjective singing

Usage note

While 'singer' is the most common term, 'vocalist' is often used in more formal or technical contexts, especially in classical music or opera. 'Songster' can sometimes carry a slightly informal or even archaic connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The singer has a beautiful voice.
  2. My favorite singer is Adele.
  3. The singer sang a new song at the concert.
  4. The singer's performance was amazing.
  5. The singer's album topped the charts.

Quotes

  • "Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart." - Pablo Casals
  • "A singer should have a good voice, good looks, and the ability to connect with the audience." - Karen Carpenter
  • "The singer has everything within him. The notes come out from his very life. They are not materials gathered from outside." - Rabindranath Tagore

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