"backup vocals" meaning in All languages combined

See backup vocals on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} backup vocals pl (plural only)
  1. (music) The chorus and other words and sounds sung by backup vocalists to provide accompaniment to a song Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Music Related terms: lead vocals
    Sense id: en-backup_vocals-en-noun-NQHD69p7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 91 9 Disambiguation of English pluralia tantum: 81 19 Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
  2. (music) The people who sing these vocals Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-backup_vocals-en-noun-mBFaDQNS Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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