lead vocalist

Meaning

A 'lead vocalist' is the primary singer in a band or musical group. They sing the main melody of the songs and often act as the public face or leader of the group during performances.

Examples

• The lead vocalist of the band has an incredible vocal range.

  The lead vocalist of the band has an incredible vocal range.

• After the lead vocalist left, the band struggled to find a replacement.

  After the lead vocalist left, the band struggled to find a replacement.

• She started as a backup singer before becoming the lead vocalist.

  She started as a backup singer before becoming the lead vocalist.

• The lead vocalist interacted with the crowd throughout the entire concert.

  The lead vocalist interacted with the crowd throughout the entire concert.

• Freddie Mercury is widely regarded as one of the greatest lead vocalists of all time.

  Freddie Mercury is widely regarded as one of the greatest lead vocalists of all time.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ He is the main singer person of the band.

  ✓ He is the lead vocalist of the band.

  'Lead vocalist' or 'lead singer' are the standard professional terms in English, not 'main singer person'.

• ✗ The band is looking for a new vocal leader.

  ✓ The band is looking for a new lead vocalist.

  'Lead vocalist' is the fixed collocation; 'vocal leader' is not used in English music contexts.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The ___ writes most of the lyrics and sings all the main parts.

  💡 The main singer of a band.

  Show answer

  lead vocalist

• Who is the ___ of your favorite rock band?

  💡 The primary singer, often the front person.

  Show answer

  lead vocalist