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violinist

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Definition of violinist

as in pianist

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Recent Examples of violinist 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 One of the reception’s sweetest moments featured a song Lee had created as a wedding gift for Hiteman with Yellowcard musician and violinist Sean Mackin. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 For this, Golub assembled a band including trumpeter Amir ElSaffar, who has made his own deep dives into microtonal music, inspired a great deal by Iraqi maqams, and five-string violinist Layale Chaker. — Steve Hochman, SPIN, 15 July 2026 He is lured by the sound of music down a Montmartre street to Nicholas de Lenfent (Joseph Potter), an old friend from his village who has grown up to be a talented violinist and rakish twink. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 June 2026

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Alexander met Clark during his stint in New York, but Farnsworth first played with the pianist at Kuumbwa last year when Zisman recommended him.

— Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Today's listen Grammy- and Oscar-winning pianist Jon Batiste recently released three new albums all at once.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of pianist

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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

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Noun

Buckcherry’s current lineup includes Todd as the only original member, Dacanay, guitarist Billy Rowe, bass player Kelly LeMieux, and drummer Francis Ruiz.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell says his cancer has returned.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 21 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

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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard brought out surprise guest Max Weinberg during their Saturday show in Queens, just a week after the E Street Band drummer’s son Jay joined the band onstage.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026
The blink-182 drummer shared that the late DJ had struggled with his sobriety after the two of them survived a plane crash.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of drummer

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This will be the saxophonist’s SummerFest debut as both a composer and performer.

— Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of saxophonist

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