Translation guide
A soloist is a performer who performs alone, such as a musician, singer, or dancer. In Japanese, the term depends on context: for musicians, ソリスト is common; for vocalists, ソロ歌手; for dancers, ソロダンサー. The general word 独奏者 is more formal and used for instrumental soloists.
A musician who performs a solo piece, e.g., a violinist or pianist playing alone with or without accompaniment.
The most common and natural term for an instrumental soloist in classical or contemporary music contexts.
彼は有名なバイオリンのソリストです。
He is a famous violin soloist.
A more formal, written term for an instrumental soloist. Often used in program notes or formal descriptions.
独奏者として舞台に立つ。
To stand on stage as a soloist.
A vocalist who performs alone, either a cappella or with accompaniment.
The standard term for a solo vocalist, especially in pop, jazz, or classical contexts.
彼女はソロ歌手としてデビューした。
She debuted as a solo singer.
A formal term for a solo vocalist, often used in choral or classical settings.
独唱者が美しいアリアを歌った。
The soloist sang a beautiful aria.
A dancer who performs a solo piece, such as in ballet or contemporary dance.
The most direct and common term for a solo dancer.
彼はバレエのソロダンサーとして活躍している。
He is active as a ballet soloist.
A rare, literary term for a solo dancer. Not commonly used in everyday speech.
独舞者が舞台で優雅に踊った。
The solo dancer danced gracefully on stage.
A performer who does a solo act, not limited to music or dance, e.g., a comedian or acrobat.
A broad term for any solo performer, including comedians, magicians, etc.
彼はソロパフォーマーとして全国を回っている。
He travels around the country as a solo performer.