bassoonist

noun

Definition of bassoonistnext
as in violinist

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  1. pianist
  2. flutist
  3. drummer
  4. percussionist
  5. organist
  6. flautist
  7. soloist
Noun
  • The great pianist, remember, became prime minister of Poland in January 1919.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As Callas glides from a conversation with her butler to an interview with an imaginary journalist to strained rehearsals with a patient pianist, the music of her past invades the narrative — sometimes in visually fantastical ways.
    Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pianist
Noun
  • Anchoring the horn section is saxophonist/flutist Mitch Frohman, a founding member of the SHO who like Hernández established himself on New York’s Latin music scene during the heyday of salsa dura in the mid-‘70s.
    Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Elsewhere in the Rolling Stone interview, André 3000 talks about his work as a flutist, his future plans, and his thoughts on making new hip-hop music.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of flutist
Noun
  • Most of the lineup for the 2025 festival has been announced, including former Beatles drummer Pete Best.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The surviving members of Soundgarden — drummer Matt Cameron, guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Ben Shepherd — reunited onstage Saturday to perform a set of the band’s music at a Seattle benefit concert.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of drummer
Noun
  • The one-night-only performance will feature guitarist Antonio Triana, percussionist Johnny Sandoval, singers Reyes Barrios and Antonio de Jerez, and dancers Vanessa Acosta, Wendy Castellanos and Cristina Hall.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The Grateful Dead percussionist and Indian tabla master were tight, as friends and as musicians.
    Gary Graff, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of percussionist
Noun
  • An organist and string trio accompanied classic hymns sung by 21 young voices from nearby Mount Olive Lutheran Church's Schola Cantorum children's choir.
    Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In reality, organist Al Kooper brought in the whistle.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of organist
Noun
  • Performing with the flautist and Outkast member at the concerts are: Carlos Niño, Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, and Deantoni Parks.
    Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 25 June 2024
  • Composer Huang Ruo and composer, saxophonist, and flautist Anna Webber are among 10 2024 recipients of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA).
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 May 2024
Definition of flautist
Noun
  • Five soloists boast multiple merry leaders: Josh Groban (four); Michael Bublé and Kimberley Locke (three each); and Jim Brickman and Meghan Trainor (two each).
    Gary Trust, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
  • While some idols wait years to tour internationally as soloists or apart from their groups, Hwasa is seizing the opportunity early to prove that her appeal extends far beyond her home country.
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of soloist
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