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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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First Known Use of ACCOMPANIST
circa 1811
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accompanist
noun ac·com·pa·nist \ə-ˈkəm-pə-nist\
Definition of ACCOMPANIST for Kids
: a musician who plays in support of someone else who is singing or playing an instrument
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