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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The instrumentalists are really his only audience there, following his lead and providing layers of harmonies throughout the performance.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024
Since then, Carter has quickly gained a massive following and reputation for being a gifted performer, singer and instrumentalist beyond her years, with an impressive vocal range to boot.
—Julia Daye, Sacramento Bee, 17 May 2024
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2024
Since then, Carter has quickly gained a massive following and reputation for being a gifted performer, singer and instrumentalist beyond her years, with an impressive vocal range to boot.
—Julia Daye, Sacramento Bee, 17 May 2024
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“Instrumentalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instrumentalist. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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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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