Singer

A singer is a person who uses his or her voice to produce music. Often the singer is accompanied by musicians and instruments. While many people sing for pleasure, vocal skill is usually a combination of innate talent and professional training. People who fit the above requirements are referred to as vocalists. A lead singer performs the primary vocals of a song, as opposed to a backing singer who sings backup vocals or harmonies. An exception is five-part gospel a cappella music, where the lead is the highest of the five voices and sings a descant, and not the melody. Professional singers usually undergo voice training, provided by a voice teacher or coach. In European classical music and opera, voices are treated like musical instrument. Composers who write vocal music must have an understanding of the skills, talents, and vocal properties of singers. Singers usually build their careers around certain musical styles. Voice classification systems have evolved to classify... full article at wikipedia