keyboardist
keyboardist
/kˈiːboːɹdˌɪst/
nouna person who plays any instrument with a keyboard, especially an electric piano
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mariachi
mariachi
/ˌmɑɹiˈɑtʃi/
nouna musician that performs Mexican folk music in a small group usually consisting of trumpeters, guitarists and violinists dressed in traditional costumes
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mezzo-soprano
mezzo-soprano
/mˈɛzoʊsəpɹˈɑːnoʊ/
nouna female singer with a voice ranged between soprano and contralto; this particular singing voice
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musical director
musical director
/mjˈuːzɪkəl dɚɹˈɛktɚ/
nounthe person who manages the musical aspects of a production or performance, such as the conductor of an orchestra
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musician
musician
/mjuˈzɪʃən/
nounsomeone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession
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nonet
nonet
/nˌɑːnˈɛt/
nouna group consisting of nine people or objects, especially nine musicians
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oboist
oboist
/ˈoʊboʊəst/
nouna person who plays the oboe
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octet
octet
/ɑkˈtɛt/
nouna group consisting of eight musicians or singers
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one-man band
one-man band
/wˈʌnmˈæn bˈænd/
nouna performer who plays several instruments simultaneously
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orchestra
orchestra
/ˈɔɹkəstɹə/
nouna group of musicians playing various instruments gathered and organized to perform a classical composition
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organist
organist
/ˈɔɹɡənəst/
nouna musician who plays the organ
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percussionist
percussionist
/pɝˈkəʃənɪst/
nouna person who plays percussion instruments, especially in an orchestra
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performer
performer
/pɝˈfɔɹmɝ/
nounsomeone who entertains an audience, such as an actor, singer, musician, etc.
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performing artist
performing artist
/pɚfˈɔːɹmɪŋ ˈɑːɹɾɪst/
nounan individual who performs a dance, play, musical piece, etc. for an audience
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pianist
pianist
/ˈpiənɪst/, /piˈænəst/, /piˈɑnəst/
nounsomeone who plays the piano, particularly a professional one
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piper
piper
/ˈpaɪpɝ/
nouna person who plays the musical pipe or bagpipe
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quartet
quartet
/kwɔɹˈtɛt/
nouna group consisting of four musicians or singers performing together
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quintet
quintet
/kwɪnˈtɛt/
nouna group consisting of five musicians or singers who perform together
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remixer
remixer
/ɹɪmˈɪksɚ/
nouna person who creates a new version of a recording by rearranging or re-editing existing pieces
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saxophonist
saxophonist
/ˈsæksəˌfoʊnɪst/
nounsomeone who plays the saxophone
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septet
septet
/sɛptˈɛt/
nouna group consisting of seven musicians or singers who perform together
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sextet
sextet
/ˌsɛkˈstɛt/
nouna group consisting of six musicians or singers who perform together
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singer
singer
/ˈsɪŋɝ/
nounsomeone whose job is to use their voice for creating music
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soloist
soloist
/ˈsoʊˌɫoʊəst/, /ˈsoʊˌɫoʊɪst/
nouna singer or musician who performs alone
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songwriter
songwriter
/ˈsɔŋˌɹaɪtɝ/
nounsomeone who writes the words of songs and sometimes their music
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soprano
soprano
/səˈpɹænoʊ/, /səˈpɹɑnoʊ/
nouna female or young male singer with a singing voice that has the highest range
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supergroup
supergroup
/sˈuːpɚɡɹˌuːp/
nouna successful rock band consisting of musicians who have already become famous in other bands
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support
support
/səˈpɔɹt/
nouna singer or band that open a pop or rock concert before the main act
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tenor
tenor
/ˈtɛnɝ/
nounan adult male singer with the highest natural singing voice that is just below the lowest range of a women's voice
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tribute band
tribute band
/tɹˈɪbjuːt bˈænd/
nouna group of musicians who perform the music of a well-known band, imitating their musical and fashion style
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trio
trio
/ˈtɹiˌoʊ/
nouna group consisting of three musicians or singers who perform together
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trombonist
trombonist
/ˌtɹɑmˈboʊnɪst/
nouna person who plays the trombone
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trumpeter
trumpeter
/ˈtɹəmpətɝ/
nouna person who plays the trumpet or cornet
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video jockey
video jockey
/vˈɪdɪoʊ dʒˈɑːki/
nounsomeone whose job is to introduce and play music videos on TV, or at a party or other entertainment
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violinist
violinist
/vaɪəˈɫɪnəst/
nounsomeone who plays the violin
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violist
violist
/ˌviˈoʊɫəst/
nouna person who plays the viola or viol
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virtuoso
virtuoso
/vɝtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/
nounsomeone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument
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vocalist
vocalist
/ˈvoʊkəɫɪst/
nouna person who sings, especially one performing in a rock, jazz or pop band
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