Solo

Word SOLO
Character 4
Hyphenation so lo
Pronunciations /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/

Definitions and meanings of "Solo"

What do we mean by solo?

A composition or passage for an individual voice or instrument, with or without accompaniment. noun

A performance by a single singer or instrumentalist. noun

Any of various card games in which one player singly opposes others. noun

Composed, arranged for, or performed by a single voice or instrument. adjective

Made or done by a single individual. adjective

Unaccompanied; alone. adverb

To perform a solo. intransitive verb

To fly an airplane without a companion or an instructor, especially for the first time. intransitive verb

In card-playing, a bid to play without a partner or without discarding from the hand, as in solo whist and skat. noun

In music, alone; not combined with other voices or instruments of equal importance; not concerted. A solo passage may be accompanied, however, by voices or instruments of less importance.

It. pl. soli (-li), E. pl. solos (-lōz). noun

A melody, movement, or work intended for or performed by a single performer, vocal or instrumental, with or without accompaniment. Opposed to concerted piece, whether chorus, duet, trio, or for a number of instruments. noun

A game of cards, played usually by four persons, with a euchre pack. noun

A tune, air, strain, or a whole piece, played by a single person on an instrument, or sung by a single voice. noun

Performing, or performed, alone; uncombined, except with subordinate parts, voices, or instruments; not concerted. adjective

A piece of music for one performer. noun

A job or performance done by one person alone. noun

A card game similar to whist in which each player plays against the others in turn without a partner. noun

A single shot of espresso. noun

Without a companion or instructor. adjective

A piece of music for one performer.

A job or performance done by one person alone.

(games) A card game similar to whist in which each player plays against the others in turn without a partner

A single shot of espresso.

An instance of soloing the football.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Solo

The word "solo" in example sentences

A _full anthem_ is one containing no solo parts; a _solo anthem_ is one in which the solo part is predominant over the chorus, while a _verse anthem_ is one in which the chorus parts alternate with passages for concerted solo voices (_i. e._, trios, quartets, etc.). ❋ Karl Wilson Gehrkens (1928)

Dick Reese's violin solo is to be one of our titbits and Kit Reese is in every tableau and the three small girls have the cutest flag-drill. ❋ Lucy Maud (1921)

Luckily, it hasn't all come at the same time, [laughs] I think that's what you call a solo career. ❋ Assayas, Michka (2005)

Sat 11/28/09 11: 40 PM considering that i have never seen Scarface i had no idea what was going on in that trailer or who anyone was. but han solo is my favorite character and i loved how they used scenes from indiana jones. but i loved the star trek mash up because that movie is awesome! ❋ Unknown (2009)

Later, as a member of the New York City ensemble M-Base, she developed her skills as a composer, arranger and improviser, leading to a long-term solo contract with Blue Note Records. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Thompson's solo is a cry from the heart, both a reflection of the violence, the tortured mind of Wells and the women he slaughtered. ❋ Michael Giltz (2010)

Following her successful stint as eye-candy for Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole is to hopefully bugger off to the States and never return, while the four other ones (whose names your Correspondent can't be bothered to look up) have all announced straight-to-bargain-bin solo projects, cameo roles in soap operas and kiss'n'tell exposees of how they worked their way through the entire Liverpool squad in one night. ❋ Dungeekin (2009)

PROJECT 4 Beau Chamberlain solo exhibition, through Oct. 16. 1353 ❋ Post (2010)

Behind Van Gilder, James left Winfield late in solo pursuit of the podium. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I don't play multiplayer much at all so RE5 isn't even a full price purchase for me since apparently Sheva in solo play has the AI of a DOS era RTS unit, but its kinda FUBAR anyhow. ❋ SVGL (2009)

The drum solo is one of the more dreaded conventions in rock but he made it a delight. ❋ Michael Giltz (2010)

A nifty tear-jerker featuring extortionists, some fine Robin solo work, the backfiring of Bruce's playboy pose, and (I have to admit) some questionable family-law procedure. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I put that issue of Detective into the category of Robin solo stories since the Joker holds Tim Drake captive, but not hostage — i.e., he never tries to make Batman change behavior to save Robin. ❋ Unknown (2009)

That Whitley leads the team in solo tackles this year despite missing last week's game against Duke with a foot injury speak volumes for just how effective he's been this year. ❋ Mark Giannotto (2010)

Graham has $20m in solo requests, including a $9. 9m earmark for a “Physical Fitness Center” at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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