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pianist

noun

Definition of pianistnext
as in violinist

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Recent Examples of pianist 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 The real-life jazz quartet from Gelber’s play—headlined by the saxophonist Jackie McLean and the pianist Freddie Redd—performed at length on camera. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026 For the performances, Dinur − a conductor and pianist himself − recruited many leading Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra musicians. — Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pianist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pianist
  1. violinist
  2. saxophonist
  3. guitarist
  4. organist
  5. flutist
  6. trombonist
  7. drummer
  8. harpist
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival, named for the famous scientist who was also a world class organist, has been around for nearly 30 years.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Music was by soloist Christine Westhoff, organist Timothy Allen and the Andiamo String Quartet.
    — Cary Jenkins, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of organist
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
Noun
  • Everyone in Shudder to Think says Wade got the ball rolling for the band’s reunion, which the drummer acknowledges grew out of his envy watching friends and contemporaries in groups like Velocity Girl and Pavement get back together.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Rush singer Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson just made sure that their late bandmate drummer Neil Peart will have a permanent memorial in his old hometown.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of drummer
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

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