Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
accompanist
noun
/əˈkʌmpə.nɪst/
Definition
A musician who plays an accompaniment to a soloist.
Examples
- The pianist acted as an accompanist during the vocal recital.
- She is an excellent accompanist, always perfectly in sync with the soloist.
Meaning
An accompanist supports a solo musician by providing harmonic and rhythmic backing, enhancing the overall performance.
Synonyms
- Support musician
- Backup musician
- Collaborative musician
