Side Musician
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /syd-mew-zee-shan/
Also spelled or known as: Sideman, Featured Artist
Plural: Side Musicians
Related: Session Musician, Band Member, Featured Artist
What does Side Musician mean? A musician is hired to perform live or record in support of a lead artist or band without being the main artist or main performer.
Side Musician (aka sidemen) commonly perform on tours, recording sessions, television appearances, and live events while receiving compensation through performance fees, salaries, or session payments.
Side Musician synonyms: Sideman, Supporting Musician, Accompanist
Example sentence: “He built a successful career as a side musician for several internationally known artists.”
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