instrumentalist
noun
in·stru·men·tal·ist
ˌin(t)-strə-ˈmen-tᵊl-ist 
1
: a player on a musical instrument
2
: an exponent of instrumentalism
instrumentalist
adjective
Examples of instrumentalist in a Sentence
he excels as a conductor, a composer, and as an instrumentalist
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Thomas shined as both a vocalist and an instrumentalist, pairing his terrific vocal performance with a groovy guitar solo.
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 7 Feb. 2025
Fuller is an award-winning instrumentalist whose many accolades include having earned the title of best alto saxophonist in the 2018 JazzTimes Jazz Critics Poll.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
The award is meant to recognize great instrumentalists.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
The headset enables musicians—from lead vocalists to instrumentalists—to focus on their stage presence.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 7 Feb. 2025
Fuller is an award-winning instrumentalist whose many accolades include having earned the title of best alto saxophonist in the 2018 JazzTimes Jazz Critics Poll.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
The award is meant to recognize great instrumentalists.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
The headset enables musicians—from lead vocalists to instrumentalists—to focus on their stage presence.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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instrumentalist
noun
in·stru·men·tal·ist
ˌin(t)-strə-ˈment-ᵊl-əst
: a person who plays a musical instrument
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