bandmate
Ensemble colleague onstage
A bandmate is a fellow member of one's musical group.
The term implies a peer relationship—shared creative work, rehearsals, tours, and often close personal bonds: She's been my bandmate for fifteen years.
Bandmates may collaborate as equals or have distinct roles, but the word emphasizes membership in the same band rather than hierarchy.
One who plays six strings
- drummerOne who keeps rhythm
- bassistDeep-string instrumentalist
- keyboardistKeys instrument player
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
singer · percussionist · frontman · lead guitar · rhythm guitar · backing vocalist · multi-instrumentalist · founding member
One who shares activity
- collaboratorOne who works jointly
- cowriterJoint author of work
- coauthorJoint creator of text
- coproducerJoint production credit holder
teammate · ally · peer · associate · contributor · cocreator · creative partner · founding member
Study of substances' interactions
- tensionStretched or strained state
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
- egoOne's self-image
- breakupRomantic relationship's termination
reunion · falling out · creative differences · lineup change · departure · firing · replacement · reconciliation
Non-kin mutual bond
- companionOne who keeps company
- buddyInformal term for companion
- palClose trusted companion
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
brother · sister · fellowship · bond · loyalty · solidarity · brotherhood · sisterhood
guitarist
One who plays six strings
- drummerOne who keeps rhythm
- bassistDeep-string instrumentalist
- keyboardistKeys instrument player
vocalist · singer · percussionist · frontman · lead guitar · rhythm guitar · backing vocalist · multi-instrumentalist · founding member · replacement
partner
One who shares activity
- collaboratorOne who works jointly
- cowriterJoint author of work
- coauthorJoint creator of text
coproducer · teammate · ally · peer · associate · contributor · cocreator · creative partner · founding member
chemistry
Study of substances' interactions
breakup · reunion · falling out · creative differences · lineup change · departure · firing · replacement · reconciliation · collaboration
friend
Non-kin mutual bond
confidant · brother · sister · fellowship · bond · loyalty · solidarity · brotherhood · sisterhood · trust
quartet
Ensemble of four
group · lineup · outfit · act · collective · supergroup · power trio · side project
- collaboratorscoauthors, partner, cowriters, coworker, co-directors
- friendsfriend, best friend, pal, buddy, pals
- music jobsmusician, singer, composer, songwriter, producer
- musicianspianist, guitarist, electric guitarist, bassist, vocalist
- childhood influencesgrandparent, mentor, teacher, coach, pet
- peerspeer, colleague, coworker, teammate, cohort
bandmatesolo artist
Performer working independently
soloist · solo act · one-man band · session musician · hired gun
bandmaterival
One who competes against
competitor · bandleader · frontman · manager · producer
bandmaterival
One who competes against
competitor · opponent · adversary · outsider · non-member