multi-instrumentalist
noun
mul·ti-in·stru·men·tal·ist
ˌməl-tē-ˌin(t)-strə-ˈmen-tə-list 
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: a musician who plays two or more instruments
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The London Contemporary Orchestra performed the orchestral parts of the score, while the jazzy parts were played by an ensemble that included multi-instrumentalist Robert Stillman and Yorke’s Smile bandmate, Tom Skinner.
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
Three of the eight players are guitarists and they’re occasionally joined on the six string by multi-instrumentalist Jeff McMahon and McGraw himself to create a real wall of sound.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 20 Apr. 2024
The 33-year-old Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist has seen Pearl Jam live approximately 50 times, and is the first to admit that his life is inextricably linked to their music.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2024
The multi-instrumentalist dazzled on the piano, while Del Rey sat atop it and sang.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
To achieve Ramona’s lush, orchestral sound, Wilson and Cummings enlisted harpist Mary Lattimore, as well as arranger and multi-instrumentalist Drew Erickson, who has played with Weyes Blood, Mitski, and Lana Del Rey.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024
Jazz legend Branford Marsalis, multi-instrumentalist Mark Dover and drummer Chad Wright are guest artists on the album, which is available for streaming or purchase on most major music platforms.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
Casey Benjamin, the talented multi-instrumentalist who worked closely with Robert Gasper and on records by Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Nas, John Legend, and many more, has died.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
Burns happens to be a multi-instrumentalist who plays the piano, standup bass, saxophone and tuba.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
Three of the eight players are guitarists and they’re occasionally joined on the six string by multi-instrumentalist Jeff McMahon and McGraw himself to create a real wall of sound.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 20 Apr. 2024
The 33-year-old Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist has seen Pearl Jam live approximately 50 times, and is the first to admit that his life is inextricably linked to their music.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 15 Apr. 2024
The multi-instrumentalist dazzled on the piano, while Del Rey sat atop it and sang.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
To achieve Ramona’s lush, orchestral sound, Wilson and Cummings enlisted harpist Mary Lattimore, as well as arranger and multi-instrumentalist Drew Erickson, who has played with Weyes Blood, Mitski, and Lana Del Rey.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2024
Jazz legend Branford Marsalis, multi-instrumentalist Mark Dover and drummer Chad Wright are guest artists on the album, which is available for streaming or purchase on most major music platforms.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
Casey Benjamin, the talented multi-instrumentalist who worked closely with Robert Gasper and on records by Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Nas, John Legend, and many more, has died.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
Burns happens to be a multi-instrumentalist who plays the piano, standup bass, saxophone and tuba.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Multi-instrumentalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multi-instrumentalist. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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