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organist

noun

Definition of organistnext
as in pianist

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Recent Examples of organist This complicated story of mix-ups and mishaps at sea will be accompanied by the pianist and organist Ben Model, who will share keyboard duties with Makia Matsumura throughout the festival. — Tim Page, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026 The music fest is directed by Raúl Prieto Ramírez, Spreckels Organ Society’s artistic director and San Diego’s civic organist. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026 The headliners are The Breaks, a jazz/funk/roots super-trio of sorts featuring Galactic drummer Stanton Moore, Greyboy Allstars organist Robert Walter, and New Mastersounds guitarist Eddie Roberts. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 Bisquiteen Studio, There Near finds Mascis, bassist/vocalist Lou Barlow and drummer Murph joined on a handful of tracks by local pianist/organist Ken Mauri. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for organist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organist
  1. pianist
  2. violinist
  3. drummer
  4. guitarist
  5. harpist
  6. trumpeter
  7. accompanist
  8. keyboardist
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
  • Great virtuosi such as violinist Isaac Stern, pianist Van Cliburn, soprano Leontyne Price and hosts of other incredible artists, both American and from abroad, blessed our concert halls with their dazzling artistry.
    — Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Through 107 career games, Minten’s profile has leaned more toward dependable cello player than virtuoso first violinist.
    — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of violinist
Noun
  • Morando, the drummer of alt-rock band Liily and formerly of the Regrettes, co-wrote and produced a couple of tracks on 2023’s Endless Summer Vacation.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Fans interpreted the comments to be about the New Order drummer's health.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of drummer
Noun
  • Wells, the guitarist, died of prostate cancer in 2006 at age 59.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • One of them, a guitarist named Jason Falkner who knew Beck, invited her to his New Year’s Eve party for the changeover from 2001 to ’02.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of guitarist
Noun
  • For $95 per ticket, guests can enjoy tea and small bites while listening to a live harpist.
    — Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Playing bass in his place is Rob Jost, while harpist Mikaela Davis hops on a few tracks for levity, too.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
Definition of harpist
Noun
  • Also over a memorable weekend in Millennium Park, pianist Robert Glasper, trumpeter Ella Grace and a mayoral proclamation.
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 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 trumpeter
Noun
  • The piece, inspired by the 12th-century polymathic mystic Saint Hildegard of Bingen, was skin-tinglingly breathy and slow, with long tones (played by Malone and her accompanist Stephen O’Malley) that rose up and swirled around the room.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Some of the best scenes revolve around original songs by Burton’s longtime musical accompanist, Danny Elfman.
    — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
Definition of accompanist
Noun
  • The film followed the trials of a struggling keyboardist who gets hold of a magical synthesizer, only to lose it and embark on a picaresque journey to get it back.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Byrne continued performing songs from the band’s two albums live without his longtime keyboardist.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of keyboardist

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“Organist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organist. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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