独唱(どくしょう)

Compound of 独(どく) (alone) + 唱(しょう) (sing). Refers specifically to a vocal solo — one singer performing alone, typically in classical music, opera, or formal concert settings.

Common patterns

• 独唱(どくしょう)会(かい): solo recital
• 独唱(どくしょう)する: to sing a solo
• 独唱(どくしょう)曲(きょく): solo piece

Related musical terms

• 独奏(どくそう): instrumental solo (same structure with 奏(そう) = play)
• 合唱(がっしょう): chorus, choir singing
• 重唱(じゅうしょう): vocal ensemble (duet, trio, quartet)
• ソロ: solo (casual loanword, used in all genres)

独唱(どくしょう) sounds formal and classical. In pop or casual contexts, ソロ is preferred.