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guitarist

noun

Definition of guitarist

as in drummer

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Recent Examples of guitarist Wells, the guitarist, died of prostate cancer in 2006 at age 59. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 One of them, a guitarist named Jason Falkner who knew Beck, invited her to his New Year’s Eve party for the changeover from 2001 to ’02. — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026 New Found Glory will pay tribute to late guitarist Chad Gilbert with a series of shows at his favorite place on Earth. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026 This past spring, the singer-guitarist announced that hernia repair surgery left him with a six-and-a-half–inch scar and doctors’ orders never to growl again. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026 Hayley Williams has spoken out about the death of her former husband, New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert, who died Sunday. — Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 Shelley died in 2018, while Diggle has carried on with the rhythm section of drummer Danny Farrant and Chris Remington plus a fourth member, guitarist/backing vocalist Mani Perazzoli. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Sep. 2026 Paramore singer Hayley Williams honored her ex-husband, New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert, who died Sunday. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Everyone in Shudder to Think says Wade got the ball rolling for the band’s reunion, which the drummer acknowledges grew out of his envy watching friends and contemporaries in groups like Velocity Girl and Pavement get back together.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Rush singer Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson just made sure that their late bandmate drummer Neil Peart will have a permanent memorial in his old hometown.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of drummer

Noun

Benioff would later work on electric grand pianos, establishing a partnership with pianist Rosalyn Tureck.

— Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2026
Great virtuosi such as violinist Isaac Stern, pianist Van Cliburn, soprano Leontyne Price and hosts of other incredible artists, both American and from abroad, blessed our concert halls with their dazzling artistry.

— Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of pianist

Noun

Great virtuosi such as violinist Isaac Stern, pianist Van Cliburn, soprano Leontyne Price and hosts of other incredible artists, both American and from abroad, blessed our concert halls with their dazzling artistry.

— Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Through 107 career games, Minten’s profile has leaned more toward dependable cello player than virtuoso first violinist.

— Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of violinist

Noun

Significant moment for konpa Larivière’s tour has unfolded at a particularly significant moment for konpa, which was created in 1955 by Haitian saxophonist and bandleader Nemours Jean-Baptiste and marked its 70th birthday last year.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Following his death, Clemons’ nephew, Jake Clemons, has stepped into his uncle’s shoes as the band’s saxophonist.

— Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of saxophonist

Noun

The film followed the trials of a struggling keyboardist who gets hold of a magical synthesizer, only to lose it and embark on a picaresque journey to get it back.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Byrne continued performing songs from the band’s two albums live without his longtime keyboardist.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of keyboardist

Noun

After a lot of private detective work, Jenn managed to locate Nouela Johnston in Seattle and flew in her and her percussionist, Joe Mengis, to play her songs.

— James Gunn, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026
In 1972, Little Feat expanded to a six-piece that included two Delaney & Bonnie sidemen who were Louisiana natives, bassist Kenny Gradney and percussionist Sam Clayton.

— Al Shipley, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of percussionist

Noun

The Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival, named for the famous scientist who was also a world class organist, has been around for nearly 30 years.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
Music was by soloist Christine Westhoff, organist Timothy Allen and the Andiamo String Quartet.

— Cary Jenkins, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of organist

Noun

The main stage featured local performers including Brass and Boujee, with Kansas City rapper and entrepreneur Kemet Coleman and hip-hop trombonist Kadesh Flow.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
For composer and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra trombonist Christopher Crenshaw, that collective spirit is the music’s genius.

— Abraham Swee, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Definition of trombonist

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