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guitarist

noun

Definition of guitarist

as in drummer

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Recent Examples of guitarist Among the audience, Billboard spotted Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian in attendance. — Natalia Cano, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 Dylan’s backing band, as introduced at Carnegie, was composed of the Hawks guitarist Robbie Robertson, the organist Garth Hudson, the bassist Rick Danko, the pianist Richard Manual and the drummer Levon Helm. — Atoosa Moinzadeh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Named for singer-guitarist Benjamin Burnley, the only remaining member of its original lineup, the group has maintained a consistent sound since its 2002 debut. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026 For Mogwai guitarist Stuart Braithwaite, the connection runs deep. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026 Rich Brotherton, best-known as Robert Earl Keen’s longtime guitarist, confirmed a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, commonly called Lou Gehrig’s Disease) on social media in August 2025. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026 Gwar previously lost Dave Brockie, the band’s longtime frontman known as Oderus Urungus, who died in 2014, and Cory Smoot, the guitarist who played as Flattus Maximus, who died in 2011. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 Grohl formed Foo Fighters in 1994 with former Nirvana guitarist Pat Smear. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026 Their guitarist has pulled out and Burnham, a guitar player himself, can step in. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026

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Members of his backing band also wore similar shirts, including drummer Nate Head, whose jersey paid homage to Hind Rajab, the 5-year-old girl killed alongside five members of her family in a 2024 attack by Israeli forces in Gaza.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Rose Tattoo were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2006, and Barnes’ son Jackie, a drummer, played with Anderson in the band after joining in 2018.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of drummer

Noun

The nine-year time jump Courtesy of tvN Advertisement Nine years later, Pi-o is an internationally renowned solo pianist, having used his victory at the Prague Harmonie International Competition to launch a career.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
The inaugural class consisted of contralto Marian Anderson, dancer-actor-singer Fred Astaire, choreographer George Balanchine, composer Richard Rodgers and pianist Arthur Rubinstein.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 Oct. 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

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Townshend was born in West London in May 1945, just days before Germany’s surrender, to musical parents – his father a professional saxophonist and his mother a singer.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026
Instead, everyone in the main room is dancing under a glistening disco ball to the syncopations of Riva, a three-piece comprised of a psychedelic saxophonist, drummer and keyboardist.

— Mary Carreon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of saxophonist

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The musician was a keyboardist and founding member of Cop Shoot Cop, a noise rock group that formed in New York City in 1987.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
The song marked their first recording since the departures of turntablist Sid Wilson, who parted ways with the group in August, and keyboardist-sampler Craig Jones, who left in 2023.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of keyboardist

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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

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Dylan’s backing band, as introduced at Carnegie, was composed of the Hawks guitarist Robbie Robertson, the organist Garth Hudson, the bassist Rick Danko, the pianist Richard Manual and the drummer Levon Helm.

— Atoosa Moinzadeh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
There was no choir, no church organist, and no children or young families.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 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

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