multi-instrumentalist
noun
mul·ti-in·stru·men·tal·ist
ˌməl-tē-ˌin(t)-strə-ˈmen-tə-list 
-ˌtī-
: a musician who plays two or more instruments
Examples of multi-instrumentalist in a Sentence
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Jonathan Horstmann, singer and multi-instrumentalist of post-punk trio Urban Heat, wants his band to be a conduit for creativity.
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Marisa Whitaker, SPIN, 28 May 2024
Geminis are known to have broad interests, which perfectly describes Kravitz's long career as singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
Threadgill, a composer and multi-instrumentalist, is one of the most significant musical creators of the past 40 years.
—New York Times, 23 May 2024
First out of the gate on July 19 will be Ill Times, the debut pairing of Tame Impala/Pond/GUM principal Jay Watson and Gizzard multi-instrumentalist Ambrose Kenny-Smith.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 7 May 2024
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.
Confidenza Track List:
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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
Marisa Whitaker, SPIN, 28 May 2024
Geminis are known to have broad interests, which perfectly describes Kravitz's long career as singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
Threadgill, a composer and multi-instrumentalist, is one of the most significant musical creators of the past 40 years.
—New York Times, 23 May 2024
First out of the gate on July 19 will be Ill Times, the debut pairing of Tame Impala/Pond/GUM principal Jay Watson and Gizzard multi-instrumentalist Ambrose Kenny-Smith.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 7 May 2024
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.
Confidenza Track List:
1.
—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
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