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soloist

noun

Definition of soloist

as in accompanist

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Recent Examples of soloist The arrival marks Beyoncé’s forty-fifth appearance on the ranking as a soloist. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 But nothing prepared Wright for the honour of becoming the first soloist to sing God Save the King at a public event in 70 years, two days after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 But Paul Simon as a soloist is one of the greatest songwriters of all time. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 20 July 2026 Now it’s been 16 years since the group’s most recent album and 14 since their last tour, although there have been a handful of soundtrack and compilation appearances from Sade Adu, as a soloist and with the band. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for soloist

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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 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

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
Saturday’s game began with a stirring rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by violinist Demola.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of violinist

Noun

In 2023, the comedian, actor, writer, and banjo virtuoso Steve Martin was walking through SoHo, followed closely by two men holding a laptop.

— David Owen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel’s arrival at the New York Philharmonic has triggered a rhapsody in the city’s classical-music scene—particularly among the young virtuosos of the Juilliard School, shot here with some of the Philharmonic’s key players.

— Theo Wenner, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of virtuoso

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

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

Before that, a preconcert panel of Price scholars and current CSO composer-in-residence Jessie Montgomery discussed the symphonist’s remarkable life and even more remarkable music.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2022
During much of his lifetime, he was generally considered the greatest symphonist after Brahms.

— Tim Page, WSJ, 1 Oct. 2021

Definition of symphonist

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