accompanist

noun ac·com·pa·nist \ə-ˈkəmp-nist, -ˈkəm-pə-\

: someone who plays a musical instrument while another person is singing or playing the main part : someone who plays an accompaniment

Full Definition of ACCOMPANIST

: one (as a pianist) who plays an accompaniment

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circa 1811

ACCOMPANIST Defined for Kids

noun ac·com·pa·nist \ə-ˈkəm-pə-nist\

: a musician who plays in support of someone else who is singing or playing an instrument

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