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pianist

noun

Definition of pianist

as in violinist

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Recent Examples of pianist To her friends and family, Brynn was known as a pianist and as an aspiring journalist. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 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 Then, in early September, Laurie Anderson, the pianist Thomas Bartlett, and others join forces to mark the centenary of Allen Ginsberg’s birth. — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 For a nightcap, head to Elephant Bar, or opt for the lobby’s calming atmosphere, where a suited & booted pianist takes requests. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pianist

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There are also guest appearances by Brandi Carlile, Lee Ann Womack, the Jeremy Jordan Ensemble, percussionist Jay Bellerose, violinist Scarlet Rivera, and Taupin’s daughter, Georgey.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026
Being a pilot has come in handy during his career as a violinist, too.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of violinist

Noun

Dinner Party, consisting of pianist Robert Glasper, saxophonist Kamasi Washington, and producers Terrace Martin and 9th Wonder, has prioritized consistency from the beginning.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026
Hakim, a genre chameleon who has performed as a sideman for Adrianne Lenker, made a record with the jazz saxophonist Roy Nathanson, and been sampled by T-Pain, has also claimed minimalist icons Steve Reich and Terry Riley as influences.

— Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026

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When Curran — himself the guitarist of the band Longface, and a practicing attorney — reached out with the idea that would become Sooper, Ogbonnaya was reluctant at first.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Lead singer and guitarist Marisa Dabice blazed through 10 punky tracks, which, given her strong voice and hooky songwriting, surely converted some early arrivals.

— William Earl, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

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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

Definition of organist

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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

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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
The core group now augments itself with the bass clarinetist Madison Greenstone, trombonist Weston Olencki, and, for the first time in the band’s history, vocals.

— Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026

Definition of trombonist

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Produced by Young and longtime collaborator Niko Bolas under the Volume Dealers banner alongside Lou Adler, Second Song reunites Young with drummer Anthony LoGerfo, bassist Corey McCormick, guitarist Micah Nelson and keyboard veteran Spooner Oldham.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026
Lead vocalist Maurice began his career as a drummer and session musician, working with artists like Etta James and the Ramsey Lewis Trio.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

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