Songster

usgb/ˈsɔːŋstər/
noun

A person who sings.

The songster began the open-mic night with a beautiful ballad.
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Often appears as...

  • chorus songster
  • talented songster
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Performance Context

Songster is often used to describe singers in a performance or entertainment context.

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The songster wooed the crowd with her powerful voice.
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Creativity Implied

A songster doesn't just sing; they often create music or add a personal flair to their singing.

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The songster delighted the audience with his original compositions.
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Antiquated Usage

Songster can sound old-fashioned or poetic; modern English often just uses 'singer'.

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The old painting depicted a songster with a lute.
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Compare with

artistballadeerentertainminstrelmusicianperformersingertroubadourvocalist
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