solo

so|lo1 [ `soulou ] noun count *

a piece of music or a part of a piece of music that is performed by one person:

a piano solo

The trumpeter did a brilliant solo in the middle.

solo

so|lo 2 [ `soulou ] adjective usually before noun

1. ) done by one person alone, without any help:

his first solo flight

a stunning solo goal by Michael Owen

2. ) playing or singing alone, not as part of a band, orchestra, etc.:

She is releasing a solo album.

The piano is a good solo instrument.

solo artist/performer: Their former lead singer is now a solo artist.

a ) performed by one musician or instrument:

the solo violin part

a solo passage for acoustic guitar

solo

so|lo 3 [ `soulou ] adverb

alone:

Traveling solo has a number of advantages.

go solo

to start to do something alone rather than with others:

Jennifer's decision to go solo shocked the band.