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Young female accompanist (8)

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I believe the answer is:

chaperon

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This clue might be a double definition.

'young female' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'accompanist' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for chaperon that I've seen before include "One accompanies to supervise" , "Girl minder from Cape Horn" , "Duenna; look after" , "Person accompanying girl or younger group" , "Attendant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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