accompanist
|ac-com-pa-nist|
B2
/əˈkʌmpənɪst/
musical support
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accompanist' originates from the French word 'accompagner,' where 'ac-' meant 'to' and 'compagner' meant 'to accompany.'
Historical Evolution
'accompagner' transformed into the English word 'accompany,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accompanist.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to accompany someone,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who provides musical accompaniment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who provides a musical accompaniment to another musician or singer.
The pianist served as an accompanist for the singer during the concert.
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Last updated: 2025/04/14 16:36