Music - Types of Musicians

Here you will learn some English words related to the different types of musicians such as "cellist", "fiddler", and "soloist".

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bandsman

[noun]

a musician who plays in a band, typically referring to a military or brass band

accompanist

[noun]

a musician who supports others by playing an instrument, providing harmony or rhythm

Ex: The guitarist skillfully supported the vocalist as accompanist.

cellist

[noun]

a person who plays the cello

drummer

[noun]

someone who plays a drum or a set of drums in a band

instrumentalist

[noun]

a performer skilled in playing a particular instrument

organist

[noun]

a musician who plays the organ

pianist

[noun]

someone who plays the piano, particularly a professional one

player

[noun]

a person who plays a musical instrument professionally

Ex: The player's solo was the highlight of the jazz performance .

saxophonist

[noun]

someone who plays the saxophone

Ex: saxophonist's performance captivated the audience with its soulful melodies .

timpanist

[noun]

a musician who plays the timpani

trumpeter

[noun]

a person who plays the trumpet or cornet

Ex: trumpeter's performance added a vibrant energy to the musical piece .

guitarist

[noun]

someone who plays the guitar

virtuoso

[noun]

someone who is highly skilled at playing a musical instrument

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