fiddler

noun

Definition of fiddlernext
as in violinist

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  1. pianist
  2. piper
  3. drummer
  4. flutist
  5. trumpeter
  6. organist
  7. percussionist
  8. picker
Noun
  • Curators at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City discovered a music manuscript believed to be by Polish pianist and composer, Frédéric Chopin, in the museum’s collection.
    Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Afterward, renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang—who’s on speed dial to perform for everyone from Pharrell to the Pope and Presidents worldwide—mastered Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with spine-tingling vigor.
    Freya Drohan, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of pianist
Noun
  • The United States has arrived at this long-overdue moment for Saudi Arabia to pay the piper.
    Richard Sokolsky, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2016
  • Following long minutes of silence, a dirge of bagpipes began streaming from the church, suddenly growing loud as 10 pipers emerged with a corps of drummers behind, playing on as pallbearers rolled the casket out.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 28 June 2024
Definition of piper
Noun
  • Colin Petersen, the original drummer for the Bee Gees, died Monday, Fox News Digital confirmed.
    Tracy Wright, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Petersen was the Bee Gees’ first full-time drummer, joining the band in 1967 and anchoring them through their Beatlesque pop years.
    Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of drummer
Noun
  • Upcoming performers are flutist Lori Bell on June 28, singer Melissa Morgan on July 26, singer Rose Mallett on Aug. 23, flutist Holly Hofmann on Sept. 27 and trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos on Friday, Oct. 25.
    Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
  • The album takes the acclaimed lyricist from the rap world to jazz as a woodwind artist, highlighting him as a flutist.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of flutist
Noun
  • Producer, arranger, trumpeter, executive, and more, Jones won 28 Grammy Awards and guided historic sessions with such giants as Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis, and Michael Jackson in addition to his groundbreaking work in film and television.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Bandleader Lionel Hampton, trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and other giants also tapped the young Jones for their European tours.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of trumpeter
Noun
  • The Howard County Historical Society’s next Lunch Date with History will feature a holiday concert with organist Nelda Clelland at the Museum of Howard County History, 8328 Court Ave., at noon on Dec. 6.
    Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Music with Peter Conte, organist, and Stacey Rishoi, mezzo-soprano.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of organist
Noun
  • The veteran rock band – who celebrate their 40th anniversary this year – shared an open call out for a new drummer on social media today (Nov. 18) following the recent and unexpected departure of longtime percussionist Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander.
    Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The 13-year-old percussionist grabbed a big drum and got ready to throw it at the shooter.
    Nouran Salahieh, Michelle Krupa and Nicole Chavez, CNN, 5 Sep. 2024
Definition of percussionist
Noun
  • Many of this country’s most talented stock pickers choose to work at hedge funds, where salaries and bonuses are often more attractive than at bank trust departments or mutual funds.
    John Dorfman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The reigning Masters champ will appear as guest picker Saturday morning alongside host Rece Davis and a panel of analysts that includes Alabama legend Nick Saban.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of picker
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