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soloists

UK //ˈsəʊ.ləʊ.ɪsts//US //ˈsoʊ.loʊ.ɪsts//

词源

源自意大利语 'solo'(独自)加上后缀 '-ist'(表示从事某活动的人),17世纪进入英语。

noun

❶ 指在音乐、舞蹈等表演中独自演出的人,通常指独奏者或独唱者,强调个人技艺的展示。

“The violin soloist received a standing ovation after the concerto.”

(小提琴独奏家在协奏曲结束后获得了全场起立鼓掌。)

“She trained for years to become a piano soloist with the orchestra.”

(她经过多年训练,成为乐团中的钢琴独奏家。)

同义词:virtuoso, performer, artist

常见短语

guest soloist — 指受邀参与演出的特邀独奏者,常见于音乐会或乐团演出中。

“The symphony orchestra invited a famous cellist as guest soloist this season.”

(交响乐团本季邀请了一位著名大提琴家作为特邀独奏者。)