Thesaurus results for VIOLINIST

violinist

noun

Definition of violinist

as in pianist

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of violinist 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 Live music was provided by saxophonist Alek Sanchez-Tellez, violinist Katarina Baumgart, and French singer Ana-Maria Desai. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 Lin, not coincidentally, was also the violinist when Quartet La Jolla was first played 15 years ago. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Accompanying the drones will be a suite of musical scores and dialogue from the films, as well as a live performance by an electric violinist (dressed in a wizard’s cloak) to help amplify the soundtrack. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026 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 Playing her festival debut in Monterey Jazz’s intimate Pacific Jazz Café last September, Cuban violinist and vocalist Yilian Cañizares delivered one of the season’s most memorable sets. — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 Joining the trio on the single are Finom violinist Macie Stewart, Tredici Bacci, and Trigger saxophonist Will Greene. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for violinist

Noun

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
But it was filled with quicksilver, roller-coaster displays of virtuosity and the sly humor Lutoslawski and fellow Polish composer and pianist Andrzej Panufnik brought to their Paganini variations in its original 1941 iteration.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of pianist

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

Dogstar features guitarist and lead vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse and Reeves, who plays bass, according to a press release from Hollywood Casino Aurora on Thursday.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 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 guitarist

Noun

Currently, Kim studies with renowned violist Gina Coletti at the Colburn School in Los Angeles.

— Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026
The season’s artistic partners include Nagy, pianist Richard Goode, cellist Abel Selaocoe, violist Tabea Zimmermann and violinist Alina Ibragimova, who returns for Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in her first performances since being named an artistic partner in 2026.

— Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026

Definition of violist

Noun

For the arena version of the tour, Styles and his airtight band, led by fan-favorite drummer Sarah Jones, are situated in the center of an oval.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Dogstar features guitarist and lead vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse and Reeves, who plays bass, according to a press release from Hollywood Casino Aurora on Thursday.

— Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of drummer

Noun

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
Live music was provided by saxophonist Alek Sanchez-Tellez, violinist Katarina Baumgart, and French singer Ana-Maria Desai.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of saxophonist

Browse Nearby Words

violently

violinist

violinists

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Violinist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violinist. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of violinist

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

dissonant

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes