American English pronunciation

How to pronounce solos

IPA transcription: ['soʊloʊz]

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Noun

  • any activity that is performed alone without assistance

  • a musical composition for one voice or instrument (with or without accompaniment)

  • a flight in which the aircraft pilot is unaccompanied

Verb

  • fly alone, without a co-pilot or passengers

  • perform a piece written for a single instrument

Usage examples

  • Both Cipollina and Duncan take guitar solos on "Mona".
  • Occasionally, the material is lightweight, functioning only as vehicle for the group's solos.
  • The artist who typically performs her solos is Terry Harrington.
  • Musically, the song is characterized by two long piano solos.
  • The anthem consists of the chorus and seven solos.
  • Their solos are of special interest to many for their exotic qualities.
  • Expressive guitar solos were a key feature of this music.
  • He writes and arranges violin solos for many of his songs.
  • He is particularly remembered for playing spoon solos during Split Enz live shows.
  • A source of melodic ideas for improvisation is transcribing improvised solos from recordings.