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scatback

scatback

9.9
A backing singer who sings made-up wordless sounds to support the lead singer in jazz
  • noun
  • /ˈskætˌbæk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vocalista de scat
  • The scatback added a unique flavor to the performance.

Examples

  • Many jazz groups feature a talented scatback to enhance their live shows.

  • During the concert, the scatback supported the lead singer with creative vocal sounds.

  • The band's scatback added lively improvisations that energized the jazz performance.

  • Many jazz bands feature a talented scatback.

  • The talented scatback added vibrant rhythms to the jazz ensemble with his expert vocal improvisations.

  • During the concert, the scatback filled the background with playful sounds that complemented the lead singer's performance.

  • She worked as a scatback, providing dynamic vocal riffs that enhanced the overall energy of the music.

Synonyms

vocalist
vsscatback
37 3.0

A person who sings, often in a band or group

is more specific, supporting a lead with improvised wordless voice sounds
vocalizer
vsscatback
1 7.1

A person who sings using their voice as a musical instrument

focuses on supporting a lead using improvised wordless voice sounds
warbler
vsscatback
1 7.7

A singer who adds quick high notes to songs

focuses on wordless improvised sounds used to support a lead

How Wordless

scatback
  • Specialized
9.9
scat
  • Specialized
3 9.8
backup
89 3.1

Surface Forms

scatback singular
scatbacks plural

Morphology

scatback = scat + back (transparent) = scat + back

Clear compound of 'scat' (the jazz vocal style) + 'back' (backing singer); the meaning follows directly from those components.

Etymology

Scatback comes from scat ('wordless, improvised singing' in jazz) and back ('support' as in 'backup singer'), so a scatback is a backing singer who adds playful, made-up vocal sounds to support the lead singer.