Thesaurus results for HARPIST

harpist

noun

Definition of harpist

as in pianist

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Recent Examples of harpist The Palm Court, where a harpist plays from the balcony and the tea-time decor charms, is arguably the visual centerpiece of the hotel—and clearly a magnet particularly for snap-happy travelers from beyond the UK who want to indulge in a great cuppa. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 After a brief turnaround, the late show attendees were allowed inside, where a solo harpist set the mood with ambient music. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 For $95 per ticket, guests can enjoy tea and small bites while listening to a live harpist. — Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2026 Playing bass in his place is Rob Jost, while harpist Mikaela Davis hops on a few tracks for levity, too. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026 Now, local harpist and songwriter Calvin Arsenia is working to ensure that legacy continues. — J.m. Banks june 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 Though a genre-fluid affair, the Blue Note fest also features some of the most adventurous pacesetters in modern jazz, among them the flautist Shabaka, the London septet Kokoroko, the trumpeter Chief Adjuah, and the harpist Brandee Younger. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 May 2026 Tiu, a Southern California harpist who has graced stages from Seattle to Savannah, recently served as Visiting Principal Harp of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026 Scottish harpist Maeve Gilchrist, American violinist Mazz Swift and Congolese guitarist Niwel Tsumbu make up the ensemble’s texturally acute international string section. — Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026

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Noun

The nine-year time jump Courtesy of tvN Advertisement Nine years later, Pi-o is an internationally renowned solo pianist, having used his victory at the Prague Harmonie International Competition to launch a career.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
The inaugural class consisted of contralto Marian Anderson, dancer-actor-singer Fred Astaire, choreographer George Balanchine, composer Richard Rodgers and pianist Arthur Rubinstein.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of pianist

Noun

Great virtuosi such as violinist Isaac Stern, pianist Van Cliburn, soprano Leontyne Price and hosts of other incredible artists, both American and from abroad, blessed our concert halls with their dazzling artistry.

— Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
Through 107 career games, Minten’s profile has leaned more toward dependable cello player than virtuoso first violinist.

— Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of violinist

Noun

Dylan’s backing band, as introduced at Carnegie, was composed of the Hawks guitarist Robbie Robertson, the organist Garth Hudson, the bassist Rick Danko, the pianist Richard Manual and the drummer Levon Helm.

— Atoosa Moinzadeh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
There was no choir, no church organist, and no children or young families.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of organist

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His father, saxophonist, flutist and vocalist Scott Mayo, performed with Earth, Wind & Fire and Sérgio Mendes.

— Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
Elena Pinderhughes, Club Molson Elena Pinderhughes brought her unique blend of jazz, soul and improvisation to Club Molson, showcasing her talents as a flutist, vocalist and composer.

— Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of flutist

Noun

Among the audience, Billboard spotted Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian in attendance.

— Natalia Cano, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Dylan’s backing band, as introduced at Carnegie, was composed of the Hawks guitarist Robbie Robertson, the organist Garth Hudson, the bassist Rick Danko, the pianist Richard Manual and the drummer Levon Helm.

— Atoosa Moinzadeh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of guitarist

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Townshend was born in West London in May 1945, just days before Germany’s surrender, to musical parents – his father a professional saxophonist and his mother a singer.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026
Instead, everyone in the main room is dancing under a glistening disco ball to the syncopations of Riva, a three-piece comprised of a psychedelic saxophonist, drummer and keyboardist.

— Mary Carreon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of saxophonist

Noun

The ambient dub producer and clarinetist will release Memoria on September 4 via Smalltown Supersound.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026
Principal clarinetist Dario Brignoli went in a different direction while playing an arrangement of George Gershwin’s Three Preludes.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of clarinetist

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