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mastersinger

mastersinger

8.2
A very skilled person with a strong beautiful voice admired for control and tone
  • noun
  • /ˈmæstərˌsɪŋɡər/
translation icon : maestro cantautor
  • Winning the competition established her reputation as a true mastersinger in the classical music world.

Examples

  • Aspiring vocalists often study recordings of a mastersinger to improve their technique.

  • The renowned mastersinger captivated the audience with her powerful voice.

  • The opera's lead role was performed by a renowned mastersinger who captivated the audience.

  • Many consider Michael to be a true mastersinger of our time.

  • The opera's lead role was performed by a renowned mastersinger who captivated the audience.

  • Winning the competition established her reputation as a true mastersinger in the classical music world.

  • Aspiring vocalists often study recordings of a mastersinger to improve their technique.

Synonyms

singer
vsmastersinger
787 1.0

A person who uses their voice to make music, often on stage

means being widely recognized for exceptional mastery rather than general professional vocal performance
vocalist
vsmastersinger
37 3.0

A person who sings, often in a band or group

focuses on being recognized for exceptional mastery rather than singing with a group
songster
vsmastersinger
  • Archaic
1 6.0

A person who sings or writes music

highlights recognized exceptional mastery in vocal performance rather than broad songwriting roles
vocalizer
vsmastersinger
1 7.1

A person who sings using their voice as a musical instrument

emphasizes recognized exceptional mastery and overall excellence in vocal performance
Meistersinger
vsmastersinger
9.9

A very skilled singer who is seen as a master

is the same meaning but uses a different English form of the word

Antonyms

122 2.8

A person who does an activity like a sport or hobby for pleasure, not as a job

46 3.4

A person new to an activity who has little experience

How Skilled

mastersinger
8.2
soloist
23 4.7
frontman
12 4.1
singer
787 1.0

Surface Forms

mastersinger singular
mastersingers plural

Morphology

mastersinger = master + singer (transparent) = master + singer

A straightforward compound meaning 'a singer who is a master' that an average learner can derive from the parts.

Etymology

Mastersinger is built from master and singer, where master means 'expert' (as in masterpiece) and singer means 'one who sings', so a mastersinger today is a singer known for great skill and control.