accompanist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of accompanist
First recorded in 1825–35; accompan(y) + -ist
Example Sentences
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Since I had a piano accompanist at home—my dad—I focused on singing and would perform for anyone who’d listen.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025
The crowd roared with every pitch and kept their water bottles to themselves, a worthy accompanist to a team flirting with greatness.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2024
Not to be forgotten: associate music director and pianist Riley Brule, who transcends the role of accompanist with a few choice interjections and a sight gag involving a pair of moose antlers.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2023
He had little success at first as a songwriter, but he became a popular arranger and accompanist, touring with Vic Damone, the Ames Brothers and Polly Stewart, who became his first wife.
From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2023
Faint piano music filled the space from the accompanist playing for a different class down the hall.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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