Sideman
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /syd-man/
Also spelled or known as: Side Musician, Featured Artist
Plural: Sidemen
Related: Session Musician, Band Member, Featured Artist
What does Sideman 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.
Sidemen commonly perform on tours, recording sessions, television appearances, and live events while receiving compensation through performance fees, salaries, or session payments.
Sideman synonyms: Side Musician, Supporting Musician, Accompanist
Example sentence: “He built a successful career as a sideman for several internationally known artists.”
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