Accompanist
noun
A person who plays a musical instrument while another person sings or plays the main part.
She is a professional accompanist for choirs and solo performers.
Often appears as...
- piano accompanist
- professional accompanist
noun
A person who plays a musical instrument while another person sings or plays the main part.
She is a professional accompanist for choirs and solo performers.
Often appears as...
- piano accompanist
- professional accompanist
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Support
An accompanist provides musical support to the main performer, often going unnoticed.
The singer's voice was beautiful, with the gentle piano of her accompanist creating the perfect harmony.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Soloist
'Accompanist' should not be confused with a soloist; they complement the lead performer.
Although an adept pianist, in this concert, he shines as an accompanist to the violinist.
Pro Tip 3/3Typically Invisible
In performance settings, accompanists are often expected to blend in rather than stand out.
The accompanist played so subtly that you could barely tell she was there.
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Support
An accompanist provides musical support to the main performer, often going unnoticed.
The singer's voice was beautiful, with the gentle piano of her accompanist creating the perfect harmony.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Soloist
'Accompanist' should not be confused with a soloist; they complement the lead performer.
Although an adept pianist, in this concert, he shines as an accompanist to the violinist.
Pro Tip 3/3Typically Invisible
In performance settings, accompanists are often expected to blend in rather than stand out.
The accompanist played so subtly that you could barely tell she was there.
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Support
An accompanist provides musical support to the main performer, often going unnoticed.
The singer's voice was beautiful, with the gentle piano of her accompanist creating the perfect harmony.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Soloist
'Accompanist' should not be confused with a soloist; they complement the lead performer.
Although an adept pianist, in this concert, he shines as an accompanist to the violinist.
Pro Tip 3/3Typically Invisible
In performance settings, accompanists are often expected to blend in rather than stand out.
The accompanist played so subtly that you could barely tell she was there.
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Quote examples
Joshua Bell
American Musician
It's very hard to find a pianist that's willing to play the so-called accompanist role on part of the program and yet be capable of being a great solo pianist that you would want for the big sonatas.
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Simon Helberg
American Actor
Being an accompanist is very selfless in many ways because you're really just trying to elevate the singer and help them shine, ultimately.
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Victoria de los Angeles
Spanish Musician
But it's always really difficult to find someone that has the qualities to be a great accompanist.
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Leon Russell
American Musician
One of the features of being a piano player is playing as an accompanist for other people.
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Victoria de los Angeles
Spanish Musician
Well I look for an accompanist that does his work well, this to begin.
Quote examples
Joshua Bell
American Musician
It's very hard to find a pianist that's willing to play the so-called accompanist role on part of the program and yet be capable of being a great solo pianist that you would want for the big sonatas.
Quote examples
Simon Helberg
American Actor
Being an accompanist is very selfless in many ways because you're really just trying to elevate the singer and help them shine, ultimately.
Quote examples
Victoria de los Angeles
Spanish Musician
But it's always really difficult to find someone that has the qualities to be a great accompanist.
Quote examples
Leon Russell
American Musician
One of the features of being a piano player is playing as an accompanist for other people.
Quote examples
Victoria de los Angeles
Spanish Musician
Well I look for an accompanist that does his work well, this to begin.
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