violist

noun

Definition of violistnext
as in violinist

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Recent Examples of violist With pardessus de violist Melisande Corriveau, viola da gambist Susie Napper, harpsichordist Elisabeth Wright. — Jamie Chapman, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026 Currently, Kim studies with renowned violist Gina Coletti at the Colburn School in Los Angeles. — Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026 The season’s artistic partners include Nagy, pianist Richard Goode, cellist Abel Selaocoe, violist Tabea Zimmermann and violinist Alina Ibragimova, who returns for Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in her first performances since being named an artistic partner in 2026. — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026 The quartet also features violinist Sindri Lederer, violist Andrea Berger and pianist Antonia Koster. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026 The principal flutist of the San Diego Symphony, Lombardo will be joined by such talented musicians as symphony violinist Tiffany Wee and Hausmann Quartet violist Angela Choong. — Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026 The film tells the story of a violist haunted by visions of her future self. — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026 The live musical performance will attempt to mirror that effect using a new technology that generates electronic sounds and lights created by measuring, in real time, the brain activity of the performing violist. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Dec. 2025 Davis is a professional violist whose estranged pastor father dies on the same day as his wedding to Everett, a white man from a wealthy family. — Lauren Morrow september 9, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violist
  1. violinist
  2. pianist
  3. oboist
  4. flutist
  5. clarinetist
  6. bassoonist
  7. guitarist
  8. harpist
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
  • 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
  • Principal oboist Jennifer Corning Lucio and principal cellist Allan Steele found a happy medium in between, Steele dispatching flashy writing with particularly impressive aplomb.
    — Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026
Definition of oboist
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The flutist Denis Bouriakov and the bassoonist Whitney Crockett applied pinpoint dexterity to Paganini and Rossini, respectively.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • On The Mountain The duo Dyad — violinist Niv Ashkenazi and bassoonist Leah Kohn — performs their own arrangements of selections from Ernest Bloch, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Niccolo Paganini, Irving Berlin, Bruce Babcock, Johann Sebastian Bach, Camille Saint-Saëns and George Gershwin.
    — Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Definition of bassoonist
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
Noun
  • 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
Definition of harpist

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“Violist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violist. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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