keyboardist

noun

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

Examples of keyboardist in a Sentence

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McMurray brought in seasoned musicians like the Atlantic Starr horn section and artists finding their sea legs, like keyboardist Ramsey Embick, who later joined the Pointer Sisters’ band. Greg Poole, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026 The group’s current lineup — bassist Reid Anderson, drummer David King, keyboardist Craig Taborn and saxophonist Chris Potter — is one of its finest. Bret Saunders, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026 The band’s lineup for their last run will include Cain, Schon and Pineda, as well as drummer/singer Dean Castronovo, keyboardist/singer Jason Derlatka and bassist Todd Jensen. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026 Guest keyboardist Maryse Carlin will perform on a harpsichord that was hand-made in 1991 by Rod Regier, according to a news release. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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