accompanist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The performer in music who takes the accompanying part.

Pronunciation

/əˈkʌmp(ə)nɪst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-accompanist.wav

Word forms

accompanist accompanists

Etymology

First attested in 1833. From accompany + -ist.

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