sideman Definition
a musician who is not the leader of a band, but who plays an important role as a supporting player.
Using sideman: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sideman" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He started his career as a sideman for famous jazz musicians.
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The band's sideman played a beautiful saxophone solo.
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She is one of the most sought-after sidemen in the music industry.
sideman Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for sideman
- accompanist
- backup musician
- supporting player
Summary: sideman in Brief
'Sideman' [sahyd-muh n] refers to a musician who plays an important supporting role in a band without being the leader. It is often used in the context of jazz and other music genres where improvisation is common. Examples include 'He started his career as a sideman for famous jazz musicians.' and 'She is one of the most sought-after sidemen in the music industry.'
