Accompanist

Pronunciation: /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

Definitions of accompanist

noun a person who plays music or sings with someone else who is the main performer

Example Sentences

A1 The accompanist played the piano while the singer performed.

A2 The accompanist provided musical support for the soloist during the concert.

B1 The accompanist is skilled at following the singer's tempo and dynamics.

B2 The accompanist's ability to improvise during the performance impressed the audience.

C1 The accompanist's expertise in various musical styles makes them a sought-after collaborator.

C2 The accompanist's nuanced interpretation of the music elevated the entire performance.

Examples of accompanist in a Sentence

formal The accompanist played the piano beautifully during the recital.

informal I heard the accompanist jamming out on the keyboard at the concert.

slang The accompanist was killing it on the keys at the gig.

figurative In life, we all need an accompanist to support us through our journey.

Grammatical Forms of accompanist

• past tense: accompanied
• plural: accompanists
• comparative: more accompanist
• superlative: most accompanist
• present tense: accompanies
• future tense: will accompany
• perfect tense: has accompanied
• continuous tense: is accompanying
• singular: accompanist
• positive degree: accompanist
• infinitive: to accompany
• gerund: accompanying
• participle: accompanied

Origin and Evolution of accompanist

First Known Use: 1767 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'accompanist' originated from the French word 'accompagniste' which was derived from the verb 'accompagner' meaning 'to accompany'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of music to refer to a musician who plays along with a soloist or group, the term 'accompanist' has evolved to encompass any individual who provides support or assistance to another person or group in various fields.