instrumentalist
noun
in·stru·men·tal·ist
ˌin(t)-strə-ˈmen-tᵊl-ist 
1
: a player on a musical instrument
2
: an exponent of instrumentalism
instrumentalist
adjective
Examples of instrumentalist in a Sentence
he excels as a conductor, a composer, and as an instrumentalist
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Her backup in this vein comes from a band led by her husband, Dave Blume, an accomplished instrumentalist who plays bass, piano, organ and vibes.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
His ornaments had the ease and precision of an instrumentalist — a breezy upper extension, daintily dancing arpeggios.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
The docu-drama format will chronicle their experience living the life of a touring musician, made even more brutal as each of the 12 singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists will face elimination at each stop.
—EW.com, 25 June 2025
Shipp emerged as the quieter percussionist and instrumentalist, while Buzz took the reins as the vocalist.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
His ornaments had the ease and precision of an instrumentalist — a breezy upper extension, daintily dancing arpeggios.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
The docu-drama format will chronicle their experience living the life of a touring musician, made even more brutal as each of the 12 singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists will face elimination at each stop.
—EW.com, 25 June 2025
Shipp emerged as the quieter percussionist and instrumentalist, while Buzz took the reins as the vocalist.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Instrumentalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instrumentalist. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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instrumentalist
noun
in·stru·men·tal·ist
ˌin(t)-strə-ˈment-ᵊl-əst
: a person who plays a musical instrument
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