noun

accompanist

accompanist

The singer performed with a talented accompanist.

The singer performed with a talented accompanist.

((for sb.)) a musician who plays for (sb.) She is a professional accompanist for singers.

Synonyms: pianist, musician, backup musician

From 'accompaniment' + the suffix '-ist', which denotes a person who does a particular activity.

An 'artist' who 'accompanies'. The '-ist' ending tells you it's a person, like a pianist or violinist.

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