Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'vocalist'

English Word: vocalist

Key Russian Translations:

• вокалист [və.kəˈlʲist] - [Formal, Used in music contexts such as bands or performances]
• поп-вокалист [pop.və.kəˈlʲist] - [Informal, Plural possible: вокалисты, Used when specifying pop music genres]

Frequency: Medium (Common in music-related discussions but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires basic understanding of Russian noun declensions and vocabulary in cultural contexts)

Pronunciation (Russian):

вокалист: [və.kəˈlʲist]

поп-вокалист: [pop.və.kəˈlʲist]

Note on вокалист: The stress is on the second syllable; be careful with the soft 'л' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers due to its palatalization.

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Meanings and Usage:

A singer, especially in a band or performance setting

Translation(s) & Context:

• вокалист - Used in formal music contexts, such as describing a lead singer in a rock band.
• поп-вокалист - Informal variant, applied to singers in pop music, often in media or casual discussions.

Usage Examples:

• В новом альбоме группы вокалист поёт с удивительной страстью.

  In the new album, the vocalist sings with amazing passion.

• Она — талантливый поп-вокалист, который выступает на международных фестивалях.

  She is a talented pop vocalist who performs at international festivals.

• Вокалисты группы часто экспериментируют с разными стилями музыки.

  The vocalists of the band often experiment with different music styles.

• Молодой вокалист дебютировал на сцене с хитом, покорившим аудиторию.

  The young vocalist debuted on stage with a hit that captivated the audience.

• Поп-вокалист из России стал известным благодаря своему уникальному голосу.

  The pop vocalist from Russia became famous due to his unique voice.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Вокалист is a masculine noun in Russian and follows the standard first-declension pattern for nouns ending in a consonant. It is inflected based on case and number. Below is a table for its basic forms:

For поп-вокалист, it follows similar patterns as a compound noun, with the same inflections as вокалист.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • певец (pevec) - More general term for singer, often used interchangeably but less specific to bands.
  • солист (solist) - Implies a solo performer, with a slight connotation of leading roles.
• Antonyms:
  • инструменталист (instrumentalist) - Refers to a musician who plays instruments rather than sings.

Related Phrases:

• Лидер вокалист (Leader vocalist) - Refers to the main singer in a band, often used in music reviews.
• Студийный вокалист (Studio vocalist) - A singer who records in a studio, common in professional music production.
• Живой вокалист (Live vocalist) - Emphasizes performance in live settings, highlighting real-time singing skills.

Usage Notes:

• Вокалист directly corresponds to "vocalist" in English, particularly in contexts like rock, pop, or jazz music, and is preferred in formal or professional discussions. Use поп-вокалист for genre-specific references.
• It is a masculine noun, so ensure agreement with adjectives and verbs in sentences (e.g., "талантливый вокалист" for a male singer).
• In everyday Russian, this term is more common in urban or artistic circles; in casual speech, simpler words like певец might be used instead.
• When choosing between translations, opt for вокалист if emphasizing technical singing skills, and поп-вокалист for pop culture contexts.

Common Errors:

• English learners often confuse вокалист with певец, using them interchangeably. Error: "Он певец в группе" when meaning a band vocalist. Correct: "Он вокалист в группе." Explanation: Певец is broader (any singer), while вокалист implies a specific role in ensemble music.
• Misinflecting the noun, e.g., using "вокалистa" in nominative case. Error: "Вокалистa поёт хорошо." Correct: "Вокалист поёт хорошо." Explanation: Always check the case for proper agreement in sentences.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the term вокалист is particularly prominent in the context of Soviet and post-Soviet rock music, where bands like DDT or Aquarium featured prominent vocalists. It carries a sense of artistic expression and emotional depth, often linked to historical movements in Russian music that emphasized vocal prowess during live performances.

Related Concepts:

• певец (singer)
• музыкант (musician)
• ансамбль (ensemble)