Solo – A musical piece played or sung by one person, with or without accompaniment.

(Pronounced so-lo)

To remember what solo is, use the following mnemonic. 

The bridge was so low (solo), it was a good job he was on his own.

If you want to progress with musical exams, you will be expected to perform a solo. That solo performance will be judged for its accuracy of pitch, interpretation and expression.

Examples of solo in a sentence

The guitar solo was ten minutes long.

The singer performed a solo. 

A solo can be very difficult to perform.