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vocalizer

vocalizer

1 7.1
A person who sings using their voice as a musical instrument
  • noun
  • /ˈvoʊkəˌlaɪzər/
translation icon : cantante
  • The vocalizer sang beautifully at the concert.

Examples

  • Each vocalizer brought a unique tone to the choir's performance.

  • As the main vocalizer, he often experimented with different singing styles.

  • The band's vocalizer impressed the crowd with her powerful range.

  • She is an incredible vocalizer!

  • As a skilled vocalizer, she effortlessly hits high notes during every performance.

  • The choir director praised him for being an exceptional vocalizer, helping to enhance the harmony of the group.

  • During the audition, the vocalizer impressed the judges with her powerful and expressive singing.

Synonyms

singer
vsvocalizer
787 1.0

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

focuses on using the voice as a musical instrument regardless of professional status
vocalist
vsvocalizer
37 3.0

A person who sings, often in a band or group

emphasizes using the voice itself as a musical instrument rather than group role
baritone
vsvocalizer
22 4.5

A male singer with a low warm voice between tenor and bass

is about using the voice as an instrument regardless of voice range or gender
crooner
vsvocalizer
13 7.0

A singer, usually male, who sings soft, smooth love songs

is broader about using the voice as a musical instrument beyond that sentimental style
songstress
vsvocalizer
  • Archaic
4 6.1

A woman who sings popular songs

is neutral about gender and stresses voice as a musical instrument
balladeer
vsvocalizer
3 8.2

A person who sings long songs that tell a story

focuses on using the voice as a musical instrument beyond storytelling songs
folksinger
vsvocalizer
3 3.8

A person who sings and often writes simple traditional songs, usually with a guitar

emphasizes voice used as instrument in wider musical settings, not only folk tradition
countertenor
vsvocalizer
  • Specialized
3 8.8

A man who sings in a very high voice like an alto

is about using the voice as an instrument across ranges, not only this high range
songster
vsvocalizer
  • Archaic
1 6.0

A person who sings or writes music

focuses more on the voice as a musical instrument than on songwriting
chanter
vsvocalizer
1 7.1

A person who sings or chants to lead a group in a ceremony

highlights melodic instrumental voice use rather than ritual or repetitive chanting
choirgirl
vsvocalizer
1 2.4

A girl who sings in a choir

is not gendered and stresses voice as a musical instrument more broadly
lieder singer
vsvocalizer
  • Specialized
9.5

A singer who sings German classical songs with piano

uses the voice as a musical instrument across styles, not only classical solo work
poet-singer
vsvocalizer
6.7

A person who writes and sings folk songs that tell stories

focuses on voice-as-instrument across genres, not limited to poetic folk composition
harmonizer
vsvocalizer
  • US
6.7

A person who sings or plays notes that match the main tune to make the sound richer

focuses on solo voice used as a musical instrument rather than ensemble harmony role
hymnist
vsvocalizer
7.7

A person who sings or leads religious songs during a church service

focuses on musical voice use across styles instead of only religious song leading
serenader
vsvocalizer
7.6

A person who plays music for someone outside at night to show love

is broader about using the voice as an instrument, not limited to romantic acts
bathroom singer
vsvocalizer
  • Informal
6.1

A person who likes to sing alone in the bathroom

is focused on trained musical use of voice, not casual private enjoyment

How Skilled

vocalist
37 3.0
vocalizer
1 7.1
hobbyist
12 3.5

Surface Forms

vocalizer singular
vocalizers plural

Morphology

vocalizer = vocalize (transparent) = vocal + ize + er

Agentive '-er' on 'vocalize' yields a straightforward meaning 'one who sings or uses the voice'.

Etymology

Vocalizer comes from the part vocal, which means 'voice' and is like the English word voice. A vocalizer as a person is someone who uses their voice to sing, so the origin explains the word's musical meaning.