guitarist

noun

Definition of guitaristnext
as in drummer

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Recent Examples of guitarist The estate of the late former Mastodon member Brent Hinds has filed a lawsuit against the Atlanta metal band, claiming the guitarist is still owed money for his share in the group. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 Indeed, domination was hardly a given when guitarist Neal Schon and keyboardist Gregg Rolie — both of whom had played with Carlos Santana — formed Journey as a kind of jazzy proto-jam band in San Francisco in 1973. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Members of Mastodon said they were wracked with grief when their cofounder and former guitarist was killed in a motorcycle crash last summer. — Asia Simone Burns, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The founding member and lead guitarist with Pearl Jam made his axe do all the talking, for an otherworldly performance that would’ve made Jimi Hendrix smile. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026 Nirvana — which consisted of the late Kurt Cobain (lead singer/guitarist), Dave Grohl (drummer) and Krist Novoselic (bassist) — had an enormous impact on the music scene in the 1990s (and beyond). — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 As Pitrelli, the live musical director and guitarist for TSO, has witnessed through his 30 years with the celebrated outfit, families are a core portion of the audience. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio and bluegrass star Billy Strings are joining forces for two special concerts this fall, with both artists backed by the Trey Anastasio Band and all proceeds benefiting Anastasio’s Divided Sky Foundation. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026 The vocalist-guitarist, who has released several fine blues records during his award-winning career, tears it up on a regular basis at top clubs in San Francisco and his native San Jose. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guitarist
  1. drummer
  2. pianist
  3. violinist
  4. saxophonist
  5. keyboardist
  6. percussionist
  7. organist
  8. trombonist
Noun
  • The Bayeux Museum recently acquired an early photographic copy of the tapestry from the estate of the Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts.
    — John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
  • His own connection dates to when Spicer was a 12-year-old aspiring drummer and his mother, a friend of Prince’s sister Sharon, introduced him to the musician, then 17.
    — Keith Murphy, PEOPLE, 4 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
  • Saturday’s game began with a stirring rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by violinist Demola.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Guests were also treated to a live music production, which included performances by saxophonist Alek Sanchez-Tellez, violinist Katarina Baumgart and French singer Ana-Maria Desai.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Aug. 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
Noun
  • Indeed, domination was hardly a given when guitarist Neal Schon and keyboardist Gregg Rolie — both of whom had played with Carlos Santana — formed Journey as a kind of jazzy proto-jam band in San Francisco in 1973.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Billboard identified the musician as Jonathan Meléndez, a keyboardist for the Mexican band Camilo Séptimo.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 3 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
  • Music was by soloist Christine Westhoff, organist Timothy Allen and the Andiamo String Quartet.
    — Cary Jenkins, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Don Henley compares the Eagles’ role there to the organist at a silent movie.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 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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“Guitarist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guitarist. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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