accompanyist
|ac-com-pa-ny-ist|
C1
/əˈkʌmpəniɪst/
musical support
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accompanyist' originates from the word 'accompany,' which comes from Old French 'acompagner,' meaning 'to associate with.'
Historical Evolution
'acompagner' transformed into the English word 'accompany,' and eventually the term 'accompanyist' was derived to specify a musician who accompanies.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to associate with,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a musician who supports another.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a musician, often a pianist, who plays music to support a singer or another musician.
The accompanyist played beautifully alongside the soloist.
Synonyms
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