V. Grammar
Agent NounsAgent nouns derived from verbs
Agent nouns are also formed by adding suffixes to verbs. The following
suffixes are commonly attached to the verbs to form agent nouns:
- er : Perform + er → Performer
- or : Act + or → Actor
- ist : Accompany + ist → Accompanist
- ar : Beg + ar → Beggar
Here are some examples of music related agent nouns formed by adding
the above suffixes to the verbs:
- er
Verb Agent Noun
compose composer
sequence sequencer
sample sampler
play player
tune tuner
listen listener
write writer
record recorder
produce producer
amplify amplifier
arrange arranger
mix mixer
master masterer
rap rapper
synthesise synthesiser
improvise improviser
pipe piper
sing singer