background vocalist
nounUK /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd ˈvəʊ.kə.lɪst/
US /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd ˈvoʊ.kə.lɪst/
A person who sings behind the main singer to make the song sound fuller.
The background vocalist sang softly behind the star during the chorus.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A singer who performs off to the side of the stage rather than at the front.
The background vocalist stood near the drummer during the whole show.
3. A recorded voice part mixed lower than the main vocal in a song.
You can hear the background vocalist clearly in the remix.
4. A person who sings supportive parts in a band or group.
She started as a background vocalist before becoming the lead.