A backing vocalist or backing singer (or, especially in the U.S., backup singer or sometimes background singer) is a singer who sings in harmony with the lead vocalist, other backing vocalists, or alone but not singing the lead. A backing vocalist will usually work with a lead vocalist, but the converse is not always true.

In many bands, one or more musicians other than the lead singer take on the duty of backing vocalist while playing their instruments.

Occupations in music | Singing

Backing Vocal