Accompanist

usgb/əˈkʌmpənɪst/
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.
Visual representation of "accompanist" - A person who plays a musical instrument while another person sings or plays the main part

Often appears as...

  • piano accompanist
  • professional accompanist
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Musical Support

An accompanist provides musical support to the main performer, often going unnoticed.

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The singer's voice was beautiful, with the gentle piano of her accompanist creating the perfect harmony.
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Not a Soloist

'Accompanist' should not be confused with a soloist; they complement the lead performer.

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Although an adept pianist, in this concert, he shines as an accompanist to the violinist.
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Typically Invisible

In performance settings, accompanists are often expected to blend in rather than stand out.

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The accompanist played so subtly that you could barely tell she was there.
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