Songster: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
songster
[ หsษลstษr ]
music
A singer, especially a professional or one who sings popular songs.
Synonyms
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songster |
An old-fashioned or poetic term for a person who sings. This word is rarely used in modern language and may be suitable in a literary or historical context.
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singer |
A general term for anyone who sings, whether professionally or as a hobby. It can be used in any situation when referring to a person who performs songs.
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vocalist |
A formal term for a person who sings, often used to describe someone performing with a band or in professional settings. Suitable in musical, technical, or professional contexts.
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crooner |
Refers specifically to a male singer who performs jazz, blues, or pop standards in a smooth, soft voice. This term often brings to mind mid-20th-century singers.
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Examples of usage
- He is a talented songster with a beautiful voice.
- The songster captivated the audience with her performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "songster" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cantor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฏเค
๐ฉ๐ช Sรคnger
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyanyi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟัะฒะฐะบ
๐ต๐ฑ piosenkarz
๐ฏ๐ต ๆญๆ (kashu)
๐ซ๐ท chanteur
๐ช๐ธ cantante
๐น๐ท ลarkฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ (gasu)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุบูู
๐จ๐ฟ zpฤvรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ spevรกk
๐จ๐ณ ๆญๆ (gฤshวu)
๐ธ๐ฎ pevec
๐ฎ๐ธ sรถngvari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะฝัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฆแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผฤษnni
๐ฒ๐ฝ cantante
Etymology
The term 'songster' originated in the 18th century, combining 'song' with the suffix '-ster', denoting a person associated with a particular activity. It has been used to refer to singers, especially those who perform popular songs, throughout history.
See also: song, songbird, songs, songstress, songwriter.