soundalike

American  

[sound-uh-lahyk] / ˈsaʊnd əˌlaɪk /

noun

1. a person or thing that sounds like another, especially a better known or more famous prototype.

   a whole spate of Elvis Presley soundalikes.

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soundalike British  

/ ˈsaʊndəˌlaɪk /

noun

1. 1. a person or thing that sounds like another, often well known, person or thing

   2. ( as modifier )

      a soundalike band

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Etymology

Origin of soundalike

1965–70; noun use of verb phrase sound alike, on the model of look-alike

Example Sentences

Frank Drebin, if the actors’ soundalike initials weren’t confusing enough.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2025

To evoke the spirit of Regency England, SNL’s music department had to find the perfect “Careless Whisper” soundalike, something that clearly evoked the smooth saxophone sound of Wham! without violating any copyrights.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2021

Let’s presume her contract with Big Machine did not contain clauses preventing soundalike re-recordings, or prevent her from taking new runs at old tracks until a certain time period had elapsed.

From The Guardian • Aug. 22, 2019

The Led Zep soundalike band isn’t very good, either.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2016

And although, the paper says, he was well known for his "plummy voice", he once entered a Whicker soundalike contest - but only managed to come third.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2013