backup vocals

collocation in English

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backup
adjective[only before noun]
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/ˈbæk.ʌp/us
/ˈbæk.ʌp/
supporting the main singer, performer, ...
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vocal
noun[C usually plural]
uk
/ˈvəʊ.kəl/us
/ˈvoʊ.kəl/
the singing in a piece of ...
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(Definition ofbackupandvocalfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Generally he played rhythm guitar, but periodically harmonica, saxophone, mandolin, melodika, clarinet, and woodwinds and sometimes keyboards, synthesizers and singingbackupvocals.
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In many rock and metal bands, the musicians doingbackupvocalsalso play instruments, such as rhythm guitar, electric bass, or drums.
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The group reciprocated withbackupvocalson her solo recordings.
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He plays the bass and addsbackupvocals.
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He also sangbackupvocals, both on albums and at live shows.
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He played drums on all tracks and providedbackupvocalson distinct songs in the album.
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In the studio version, drums andbackupvocalswere added.
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He began as a rhythm guitarist, often providingbackupvocals, but later assumed the role of lead guitarist with occasional spots as lead vocalist.
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Shana provides the synth drums, bass guitarist, andbackupvocalsfor the group.
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The chorus returns to the introductory heaviness with aggressive, crackedbackupvocals, intense drumming, and whirling guitars.
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He also plays various other wind instruments and keyboards, and occasionally singsbackupvocals.
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He sangbackupvocalsand helped with songwriting on both albums.
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The three saw a benefit in marketing themselves as a ready-made trio forbackupvocalsand other studio recordings.
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She spent several years after that working in dinner theater, singingbackupvocals, and bartending.
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Cupido, the album's second single, features malebackupvocals.
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Hegarty also played piano, sangbackupvocalsand co-wrote several songs on the album.
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Brianne also contributedbackupvocalson two of the album's tracks.
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In some punk bands, the musicians contributebackupvocals, which typically consist of shouted slogans, choruses or football-style chants.
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He also sometimes lends his voice forbackupvocals.
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He played the bass guitar and didbackupvocals.
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