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This concept is obsolete

singer

Professionals

Legal, social and cultural professionals

Creative and performing artists

Musicians, singers and composers

musician

singer

Concept overview

Code

2652.3.2

Description

Singers are professional musicians, skilled in the use of their voice as a musical instrument, with different vocal ranges. They perform for live audiences and for recordings in different musical genres.

Scope note

Excludes people using musical instruments.

Alternative Labels

baritone singer

bass voice singer

choir singer

contralto singer

jazz singer

jingle singer

lead singer

lead vocalist

musical theater actor

musical theater actress

musical theater performer

musical theatre actor

musical theatre actress

musical theatre performer

opera choir singer

opera singer

opera solo singer

rapper

session singer

singer songwriter

solo singer

soprano singer

tenor singer

vocalist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)