Torch Singer (Noun)
Meaning
A singer (usually a woman) who specializes in singing torch songs.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She was known as a torch singer in the 1940s and 50s with her soulful renditions of heartbreak ballads.
- As a torch singer, the solo vocalist was able to connect emotionally with the audience through the poignant lyrics.
- The 1980s revival of jazz saw a rise in popularity of the torch singer as a mainstay of many clubs and lounges.
- She began her career as a torch singer in smoky bars and clubs, eventually working her way up to prominent stages.
- Influenced by legendary torch singers like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, she cultivated a haunting and emotive style all her own.