B2nounarts
US/ˈsoʊ.loʊ/
UK/ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/
a piece of music or a performance played or sung by one person alone
More often (adjective): done by one person alone, as in a solo trip
In context
The guitarist played a long solo in the middle of the song.
She sang a solo at the school concert and everyone clapped.
The dancer performed a beautiful solo near the end of the show.
Words that go with solo
noun + noun
- guitar soloThe song is famous for its guitar solo.
- piano soloHe played a piano solo at the wedding.
- drum soloThe drum solo lasted nearly five minutes.
verb + noun
- play a soloCan you play a solo on the saxophone?
- perform a soloShe will perform a solo at the festival.
adjective + noun
- a long soloThe band is known for its long solos.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
play solo of guitarCorrect: play a guitar solo