playback singer

A playback singer is a vocalist who records songs for movies, TV shows, or musical productions, where actors or performers lip-sync to these songs during the actual performance. Instead of singing live during filming, the actor's voice is pre-recorded by the playback singer. This allows for high-quality singing and better control over the soundtrack. Playback singers are vital in creating the emotional impact of musical scenes, and their voices often become iconic and closely associated with the characters or themes in the production.