A lead vocalist is a person who sings the main melody of a song and often leads the band or group. Synonyms for lead vocalist may include frontman, lead singer, vocalist, soloist, voice, and singer. The term frontman typically refers to the lead singer or musician who commands the attention of the audience, whereas the term lead singer is used interchangeably with lead vocalist. Vocalist and singer may both refer to a person with exceptional vocal skills that can sing a wide range of songs. Soloist, on the other hand, refers to a performer who sings alone without accompanying instruments or backup singers.