Meaning of the word accompanist in English

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accompanist

US /əˈkʌm.pə.nɪst/
UK /əˈkʌm.pə.nɪst/
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Noun

a person who plays a musical accompaniment to another musician or to a singer or dancer

Example:
The singer thanked her talented accompanist after the performance.
Finding a good accompanist for the violin recital was crucial.