INSTRUMENTALIST Synonyms: 38 Similar Words

instrumentalist

noun

ˌin(t)-strə-ˈmen-tᵊl-ist

Definition of instrumentalist

as in musician

a person who plays a musical instrument he excels as a conductor, a composer, and as an instrumentalist

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Recent Examples of instrumentalist Coleman’s harmolodic theory — in which melody, harmony and rhythm are each treated as equal components to be performed simultaneously by each instrumentalist in a group — had a profound effect on Ulmer. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026 Asake’s last live outing in North America was his Red Bull Symphonic concert, which transformed many of his fan favorites into reworked orchestral versions backed by classical instrumentalists and Nigerian talking drummers alike. — Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 26 May 2026 It would later be covered by Connie Francis, Peggy Lee, and instrumentalist Joe Harnell. — David Morgan, CBS News, 14 May 2026 Bassist Chris Squire and drummer Alan White, the remaining instrumentalists from Yes’ classic ’70s era, contributed little more than scaffolding beneath Horn’s whizbangs. — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for instrumentalist

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Noun

The global icon whose extraordinary life and career inspired generations of musicians died on Tuesday at the age of 80.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
The musician, actress, and songwriter was known for her quick wit, warm personality, and enduring singular image.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The scents are housed in bottles designed by artist Ashley Longshore that are meant to be collectible.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
On Wednesday, lawyers for Gomez filed a motion to dismiss the artist from the suit, and said she should have never been dragged into the case in the first place.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026

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