Synonyms of instrumentalist

instrumentalist

noun

ˌin(t)-strə-ˈmen-tᵊl-ist 

as in musician

a person who plays a musical instrument

he excels as a conductor, a composer, and as an instrumentalist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• musician
• artist
• performer
• organist
• virtuoso
• soloist
• drummer
• player
• violinist
• guitarist
• pianist
• keyboardist
• saxophonist
• minstrel
• maestro
• accompanist
• percussionist
• flutist
• trumpeter
• recitalist
• clarinetist
• trombonist
• harpist
• flautist
• violist
• accordionist
• fiddler
• oboist
• bassoonist
• cornetist
• picker
• piper
• symphonist
• hornist
• organ-grinder
• reedman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of instrumentalist

Coleman’s harmolodic theory — in which melody, harmony and rhythm are each treated as equal components to be performed simultaneously by each instrumentalist in a group — had a profound effect on Ulmer. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026

Asake’s last live outing in North America was his Red Bull Symphonic concert, which transformed many of his fan favorites into reworked orchestral versions backed by classical instrumentalists and Nigerian talking drummers alike. — Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 26 May 2026

It would later be covered by Connie Francis, Peggy Lee, and instrumentalist Joe Harnell. — David Morgan, CBS News, 14 May 2026

Bassist Chris Squire and drummer Alan White, the remaining instrumentalists from Yes’ classic ’70s era, contributed little more than scaffolding beneath Horn’s whizbangs. — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026