soloist
[C] Countable
pl: soloists
This term carries a strong connotation of virtuosity and individual mastery. It suggests a person who possesses a level of skill that allows them to step away from the safety of a group to be the center of attention and scrutiny. While a singer might be a vocalist in a choir, they only become a soloist when the arrangement highlights their unique voice above all others. It is a role defined by both prestige and the pressure of total visibility.
Used to count individual performers who specialize in solo work.