Once used almost exclusively to accompany singers, it is now most often performed solo and with other instruments.

He began his musical career as a guitarist accompanying other singers.

They also accompany singers and render dance music like the pinundo-pundo.

He became good at the piano so that he could accompany singers.

Having to accompany singers as they made the rounds, going from table to table, I learned hundreds of tunes.

The lute was the premier solo instrument of the 16th century, but continued to accompany singers as well.

He has professionally accompanied singers since the age of thirteen.

At age fifteen, he was already playing professionally, accompanying singers and bands in various styles.

Pianists who accompany singers have long been used to getting second billing.

Players sometimes take the stage to accompany singers or duck into costume to sing themselves.