keyboardist

noun

key·​board·​ist ˈkē-ˌbȯr-dist How to pronounce keyboardist (audio)
: a person who plays a keyboard musical instrument

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Inspired by the visions of the prophets and mystics, Later Prophets is the latest project from the Jazz Rabbi, saxophonist and ordained rabbi Greg Wall, together with master percussionist Aaron Alexander, keyboardist Shai Bachar and bassist Fima Ephron. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2025 The Golden Gate Park concerts by Dead & Company – which in addition to Weir, Hart and Mayer includes bassist Oteil Burbridge, keyboardist Jeff Chimenti and drummer Jay Lane – serve as a celebration of 60 years of the Grateful Dead's music. Mike Snider, USA Today, 23 July 2025 In addition to Prince and his close musical confidants Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman, as well as percussionist Sheila E., Revolution keyboardist Dr. Fink and drummer Bobby Z. appear in the movie, along with singer and Prince collaborator Sheena Easton. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 22 July 2025 On this new tour, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are joined by Devours, Hogg, guitarist Simon Townshend, bassist Jon Button, and keyboardist Loren Gold. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for keyboardist

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of keyboardist was in 1973

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“Keyboardist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keyboardist. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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