supportingvocalist
nounUK /səˈpɔːtɪŋ ˈvəʊkəlɪst/
US /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ ˈvoʊkəlɪst/
A person who sings along with the main singer to help the song sound fuller.
The supporting vocalist sang the harmony while the lead singer sang the melody.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A singer who performs in the background during a live concert.
The supporting vocalist stood behind the band and swayed to the music.
3. A singer who adds extra voices on a recorded track.
She worked as a supporting vocalist on three albums this year.
4. A singer who helps another performer by singing lower or higher notes.
The supporting vocalist covered the high notes the main singer could not reach.