accompanist Definition
a musician who plays an accompaniment, especially on a piano.
Using accompanist: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accompanist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She hired an accompanist to play the piano while she sang.
Example
The singer and her accompanist performed a beautiful duet.
Example
He is a talented accompanist who can play any style of music.
accompanist Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for accompanist
- pianist
- keyboardist
- accompanying musician
Phrases with accompanist
a musician who accompanies a singer or vocal group
Example
The choir director hired a vocal accompanist to help with rehearsals.
the amount paid to an accompanist for their services
Example
The singer agreed to pay the accompanist a higher fee for the performance.
a pre-recorded instrumental track used for live performances when a live accompanist is not available
Example
The singer used an accompanist track for her performance at the talent show.
Origins of accompanist
from French 'accompagner', meaning 'to accompany'
Summary: accompanist in Brief
An 'accompanist' [uh-kuhm-puh-nist] is a musician who plays an accompaniment, especially on a piano. They are often hired to accompany singers or other musicians during performances or rehearsals. Phrases like 'vocal accompanist' and 'accompanist fee' refer to specific aspects of this role. 'Accompanist track' refers to a pre-recorded instrumental track used for live performances when a live accompanist is not available.
