sideman
pronunciation
How to pronounce sideman in British English:
UK ['saɪdmæn]
How to pronounce sideman in American English:
US ['saɪdˌmæn]
Word Origin
- sideman (n.)
- "supporting musician," 1936, from side (adj.) + man (n.). Earlier it meant "assistant to a church warden" (1560s).
Example
- 1. During his short early career as a professional jazz musician , for example , he says : " I was a good sideman , as they call it , but I didn 't like to be a soloist . "