instrumentalists

plural of instrumentalist

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Recent Examples of instrumentalists Now 94, Cynthia still entertains with tales of bygone Barbados at the family's regular guest cocktail parties, whilst dinner is underscored by jazz singers and instrumentalists. Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 The neighborhood band, a community effort, draws 20 to 30 instrumentalists each year and rehearses just once, 30 minutes before the procession. Georgia Ross, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026 On Saturday there were nearly 400 student instrumentalists and vocalists one time or another on stage at Disney, members of a large symphony orchestra, a concert orchestra, a big band, a mariachi ensemble and the Titan Banda Oaxaquena. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 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 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 Community members of all ages are invited to participate as soloists, duets, small groups or instrumentalists. Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 The latter features performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, instrumentalists and other creators actively working in the recording industry. Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026 Among thrash metal’s Big Four, which includes Metallica, Megadeth Slayer, and Anthrax, Megadeth have always stood out for having superb instrumentalists throughout its career. Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instrumentalists
Noun
  • The musical’s band sits to the side of the stage, giving audiences full view of the musicians performing Mitchell’s score, an eclectic fusion of modern Broadway sound with New Orleans jazz.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
  • Scott joined a small but notable list of musicians cast by Nolan over the years.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Cuban activist Salomé García met Otero Alcántara in Havana in 2012 through their work as artists.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • Dylan’s live shows are dissected by fans in a way most artists’ aren’t.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Alaska, Hawaiian are consistent performers The AQR also singled out Alaska Airlines as the steadiest performer in the industry.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025

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“Instrumentalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instrumentalists. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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