Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Accompanist'

English Word: accompanist

Key Russian Translations:

• аккомпаниатор [ɐkkəmpɐnʲɪˈatər] - [Formal, Professional]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in musical and professional contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) - Suitable for learners with moderate Russian proficiency due to specific context usage

Pronunciation (Russian):

аккомпаниатор: [ɐkkəmpɐnʲɪˈatər]

Note on аккомпаниатор: Stress falls on the fourth syllable (a-tor). The "р" sound is rolled, typical of Russian pronunciation.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A musician who plays an accompaniment to a soloist or ensemble

Translation(s) & Context:

• аккомпаниатор - Used in formal and professional settings, such as concerts or music schools, to refer to a person providing musical accompaniment.

Usage Examples:

• Аккомпаниатор играл на фортепиано, пока солист пел арию.

  The accompanist played the piano while the soloist sang an aria.

• Она работает аккомпаниатором в музыкальной школе.

  She works as an accompanist at a music school.

• Аккомпаниатор должен идеально чувствовать ритм солиста.

  The accompanist must perfectly sense the soloist’s rhythm.

• На концерте аккомпаниатор ошибся в нескольких аккордах.

  During the concert, the accompanist made mistakes in a few chords.

• Мы ищем опытного аккомпаниатора для нашего хора.

  We are looking for an experienced accompanist for our choir.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

аккомпаниатор is a masculine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms:

• пианист (pianist - often used if the accompanist plays the piano, though not always interchangeable)

Note: "пианист" can refer to any pianist, not necessarily an accompanist, so context matters when using this synonym.

Antonyms:

• солист (soloist - the person being accompanied)

Related Phrases:

• аккомпаниатор оркестра - accompanist of an orchestra (used in formal contexts)
• работать аккомпаниатором - to work as an accompanist (common expression for employment in this role)
• аккомпаниатор на репетиции - accompanist at a rehearsal (specifies the setting)

Usage Notes:

• The term "аккомпаниатор" is specifically used for a musician who provides accompaniment, typically in a subordinate role to a soloist or group. It is not a general term for any musician.
• This word is formal and most commonly used in professional music contexts. In casual conversation, Russians might simply describe the role rather than use this specific term (e.g., "он играет сопровождение" - "he plays the accompaniment").
• Gender agreement applies in Russian; while "аккомпаниатор" is masculine by default, it can refer to both genders. For clarity, feminine forms like "аккомпаниаторка" are sometimes used colloquially for female accompanists, though this is less formal.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "аккомпаниатор" with "композитор" (composer). English learners might mix these up due to similar sounding roots.

  Incorrect: Он аккомпаниатор, который написал эту музыку. (He is an accompanist who wrote this music.)

  Correct: Он композитор, который написал эту музыку. (He is a composer who wrote this music.)

  Explanation: "аккомпаниатор" refers to someone who accompanies, not creates music.

• Error: Incorrect case usage in sentences, such as using the nominative case where another case is required.

  Incorrect: Я говорил с аккомпаниатор. (I spoke with accompanist.)

  Correct: Я говорил с аккомпаниатором. (Instrumental case required after "с".)

  Explanation: Russian grammar requires proper declension based on the preposition and sentence structure.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the role of an accompanist (аккомпаниатор) is highly respected in classical music and theater settings. Accompanists are often seen as essential partners to soloists, especially in vocal performances and ballet. Many famous Russian musicians started their careers as accompanists before becoming solo performers.

Related Concepts:

• солист (soloist)
• ансамбль (ensemble)
• репетиция (rehearsal)
• аккомпанемент (accompaniment)