as in musician
a person who plays a musical instrument
he excels as a conductor, a composer, and as an instrumentalist
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Recent Examples of instrumentalist
Bassist Chris Squire and drummer Alan White, the remaining instrumentalists from Yes’ classic ’70s era, contributed little more than scaffolding beneath Horn’s whizbangs.
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Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
The latter features performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, instrumentalists and other creators actively working in the recording industry.
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Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Feb. 2026
Among thrash metal’s Big Four, which includes Metallica, Megadeth Slayer, and Anthrax, Megadeth have always stood out for having superb instrumentalists throughout its career.
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Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
The nonprofit's competitions are open to junior, intermediate and advanced levels for instrumentalists, vocalists, duets and chamber ensembles.
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Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
20 Jan. 2026
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Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
9 May 2026
The latter features performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, instrumentalists and other creators actively working in the recording industry.
—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Feb. 2026
Among thrash metal’s Big Four, which includes Metallica, Megadeth Slayer, and Anthrax, Megadeth have always stood out for having superb instrumentalists throughout its career.
—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
The nonprofit's competitions are open to junior, intermediate and advanced levels for instrumentalists, vocalists, duets and chamber ensembles.
—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instrumentalist
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The pair made their relationship public in 2017, and after three years of dating, the actress and musician got engaged in 2019.
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The honor has been bestowed upon actors, comedians, directors, producers, costume designers, writers, animators, musicians, executives, journalists, and various other individuals whose work in television has no equal.
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Once all but deserted, the town experienced a revival in 1965, when artists and musicians began to flock there after encouragement from the Yugoslav government.
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Ihm says programming at SparkHouse will include listening sessions, live showcases and even a mentorship program for rising artists.
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In an effort to create at last some variety to their shows, and maybe a surprise, a band or performer is now more apt to tinker with their set list.
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Left-back Douglas Santos has never been a top-class performer.
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“Instrumentalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instrumentalist. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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