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Definition of Accompanyist
1. Noun. A person who provides musical accompaniment (usually on a piano).
Generic synonyms: Instrumentalist, Musician, Player
Derivative terms: Accompany
Definition of Accompanyist
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of accompanist) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Accompanyist
Literary usage of Accompanyist
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The British Quarterly Review by Robert Vaughan, Henry Allon (1869)
"In 1806 he had made himself a fine singer, a first-rate accompanyist, and could
play any score placed before him. He was pianist, maestro, and conductor of ..."
2. A Dictionary of Music and Musicians (A.D. 1450-1880) by George Grove, John Alexander Fuller-Maitland (1889)
"Through the influence of the last- named, he became accompanyist at the Théâtre
... In 1863 Delibes became accompanyist ftt the Opera, and soon afterwards ..."
3. The History and Fate of Sacrilege by Henry Spelman (1853)
"Each one preceded by a Chant in four parts for the use of Choir, Congregation,
and accompanyist. Price 6d., or £1 per 100. A Copy by post, 8d. ..."
4. Dissertations on Subjects Relating to the "Orthodox" Or "Eastern-Catholic by William Palmer (1853)
"SIXTY-SEVEN ANCIENT CHANTS OR TONES OF THE CHURCH, Arranged in modern notation,
and in four parts for the use of Choir, Congregation, and accompanyist; ..."
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