sideman

[ sahyd-man, -muhn ]

noun

, plural side·men [sahyd, -men, -m, uh, n].

1. an instrumentalist in a band or orchestra.
2. an instrumentalist supporting a soloist or a principal performer.

sideman

/ ˈsaɪdmən /

noun

1. a member of a dance band or a jazz group other than the leader

Word History and Origins

Origin of sideman¹

First recorded in 1560–70; side ¹ + man

Example Sentences

And, the life of a sideman had become all the more difficult in recent years.

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After 19 years, when will he be promoted from sideman to full member of the Rolling Stones?

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