Synonyms of instrumentalists

instrumentalists

noun

plural of instrumentalist

as in musicians

a person who plays a musical instrument

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• musicians
• artists
• performers
• organists
• soloists
• drummers
• players
• virtuosos
• violinists
• guitarists
• minstrels
• pianists
• saxophonists
• accompanists
• keyboardists
• maestros
• percussionists
• trumpeters
• trombonists
• flutists
• clarinetists
• harpists
• fiddlers
• recitalists
• pickers
• pipers
• symphonists
• violists
• oboists
• flautists
• accordionists
• hornists
• reedmen
• organ-grinders
• bassoonists
• cornetists

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of instrumentalists

Some didgeridoo instrumentalists believe its low-frequency sound waves can foster a state of health and harmony for those in the Aboriginal community. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

The announcement could go after the one about what to do if the theater is overrun by period instrumentalists. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

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

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