The session musician
Example: The session musician played guitar on the new album.
Definition
"The session musician" refers to a professional musician hired to perform during recording sessions or live performances but is not a permanent member of the band or ensemble. They are often versatile, skilled players who contribute their expertise to various projects.
Etymology
The term "the session musician" combines 'session,' meaning a period of time devoted to a particular activity, with 'musician,' a person who plays music. Originally, 'session' referred to informal gatherings of musicians, but it evolved to mean professional studio or live performance work done temporarily.
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"The session musician" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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