solo

A piece of music, or part of one, performed by one musician or singer.

• She played a piano solo.
• The song ends with a guitar solo.
• His first solo received loud applause.

Common phrases: guitar solo, piano solo, play a solo

A task or performance carried out by one person without anyone else helping or taking part.

• Her dance solo lasted three minutes.
• The pilot completed his first solo yesterday.
• He practiced the solo before going on stage.

Common phrases: first solo, dance solo, perform a solo

Done by one person without a partner, companion, or teacher.

• She took a solo trip.
• His solo career began last year.
• The pilot was ready for her first solo flight.

Similar words: individual, unaccompanied

Common phrases: solo flight, solo trip, solo career

Without another person accompanying or helping you.

• I prefer to travel solo.
• She flew solo across the ocean.
• Have you ever performed solo on stage?

Similar words: alone, by yourself, unaccompanied

Common phrases: travel solo, fly solo, perform solo

To perform music, or a part of a performance, by yourself.

• The guitarist soloed beautifully.
• She will solo on piano tonight.
• He often solos with a local jazz band.

How to use it: solo on something (She soloed on the saxophone during the concert.)

Similar words: perform alone

Common phrases: solo on something, solo with something