keyboardist

noun

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

Examples of keyboardist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even though the group is still active, its golden era (1973-78) relied on the elusive chemistry between guitarist Andy Latimer and the late keyboardist Peter Bardens. Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024 Here's keyboardist David Bryan and Jon Bon Jovi. 15 of 16 Take Two And feast your eyes on guitarist Richie Sambora and drummer Tico Torres. Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024 In December 2023, Lang Lang improvised with keyboardist/singer Alicia Keys. Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2024 Trending on Billboard Prior to the award presentation, Isley was saluted musically by an array of artists backed by a band led by the evening’s music director, keyboardist and arranger Greg Phillinganes. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 6 Apr. 2024 Herbie Herbert had just left the Santana organization, as had [guitarist] Neal Schon and [singer/keyboardist] Gregg Rolie. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2024 The band consisted of a drummer and bassist on the right side of the stage, keyboardist, guitarist, and DJ on the left. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024 Anchored by the pleading falsetto of Joseph Quinones, who also acts as songwriter and keyboardist, the debut is filled with the sort of tracks that could convincingly pass for soul 45s from 1966. Jessica Lipsky, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024 Jim Beard, a keyboardist, producer and arranger who was playing for Steely Dan since 2008, has died due to complications from a sudden illness. Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Apr. 2024.

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