sideman
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5.4
- noun
- /ˈsaɪdˌmæn/
- Jargon
:
músico de apoyo
- She started her career as a sideman, providing backup vocals for various famous singers during their tours.
- former sideman
- play as a sideman
- work as a sideman
Examples
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I replied that, as a former sideman in a swing band, I was not disposed to verbal rhythms and percussive effects at the expense of melody.
Academic text (1999) -
As a sideman, he's worked with My Morning Jacket, Patti Smith, Crash Test Dummies, Loudon Wainwright III, Marshall Crenshaw, Willie Nile, and others.
Blog text (23) -
Being a sideman is kind of a gift and a curse.
Blog text (18) -
Since the 1970s, Liebman has recorded more than 100 albums as a leader and hundreds more as a sideman.
Blog text (2) -
The dream of every sideman is that someday the front man, whose ass he's been starin' at for years, is gonna open for him.
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One of Jimi Hendrix's many sideman gigs was with Curtis Knight and The Squires, including this credited outing for "Hornet's Nest" on the RSVP label.
Blog text (22) -
As a talented musician, he enjoyed his time as a sideman in the jazz band, supporting the lead artist with his guitar skills.
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Many celebrated artists began their journey as a sideman, honing their craft while playing with more established musicians.
Synonyms
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3.1
A person who plays in the same band as you
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2.5
A person who plays an instrument in a band, for example a military band
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6.6
A person who plays an instrument in a band, often in the military
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Etymology
Sideman comes from side ('at the side') and man ('person'), so it paints a picture of someone standing beside the star to help. So, in music a sideman is a supporting musician who plays with a band but is not the main performer.