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
With the guitarist Millard Thomas, who would become his accompanist, and the playwright and novelist William Attaway, who would collaborate on many of his songs, he immersed himself in the study of folk music.
From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2023
He continued as her accompanist during both her American and European tours, while Marian and Billy continued as friends.
From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman
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