organ-grinder

noun

Definition of organ-grindernext
as in pianist

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  1. pianist
  2. violinist
  3. drummer
  4. organist
  5. saxophonist
  6. guitarist
  7. flutist
  8. trombonist
Noun
  • This time, though, Bing Wang (associate concertmaster), Robert deMaine (principal cello) and Joanne Pearce Martin (the orchestra’s pianist) have long been playing together in the orchestra, as well as in chamber music settings.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The track featured such pros as guitarist Jeff Baxter, pianist Larry Knechtel and trumpeter Jerry Hey.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 Aug. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Camilo Séptimo was formed in Mexico City in 2013 by Meléndez (pictured above, right) singer Manuel Mendoza and guitarist Erik Vázquez.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That’s right — Reeves does not sing in the band; that job belongs to lead guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Bret Domrose.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of guitarist
Noun
  • His father, saxophonist, flutist and vocalist Scott Mayo, performed with Earth, Wind & Fire and Sérgio Mendes.
    — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • Elena Pinderhughes, Club Molson Elena Pinderhughes brought her unique blend of jazz, soul and improvisation to Club Molson, showcasing her talents as a flutist, vocalist and composer.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of flutist
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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