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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

Morando, the drummer of alt-rock band Liily and formerly of the Regrettes, co-wrote and produced a couple of tracks on 2023’s Endless Summer Vacation.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
Fans interpreted the comments to be about the New Order drummer's health.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of drummer

Noun

The orchestra was joined by a special player — pianist Randy Kerber, a studio legend and prolific cinematic composer who performed on the film’s original soundtrack recording.

— Caitlin White, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Violinist Ali Bello and pianist Alec Castro recently shared their talents at New York City Health + Hospitals Jacobi North Central Bronx, filling the halls with soothing music.

— Vanessa Murdock, CBS News, 7 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

Master saxophonist Joe Lovano will serve as this year’s artist-in-residence.

— Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Along with Isbell, the lead plaintiffs in the case are David Lowery, who makes music as Camper Van Beethoven; singer-songwriter Guy Forsyth; and prominent jazz saxophonist Ed Calle.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of saxophonist

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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

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
Philip Bailey and his son, Oshunde, have been touring together for the better part of 16 years in Earth, Wind & Fire — the band that Bailey, the insanely groovy singer and percussionist, has been a member of since 1972.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 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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