keyboardist

noun

key·​board·​ist ˈkē-ˌbȯr-dist How to pronounce keyboardist (audio)
: a person who plays a keyboard musical instrument

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Sonically, it’s dominated by new keyboardist Teeny Lieberson, who’s obviously a huge Depeche Mode fan. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2025 They will be joined by Joe Russo on drums, keyboardist Reese Wynans, drummer Isaac Eady and special guest Chuck Leavell on piano at this spring’s shows. Dave Brooks, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2025 The group is named Ursa Major, and it’s made up of performers who represent the future: keyboardist Michael King, drummer Savannah Harris, saxophonist Nicole Glover and guitarist Ely Perlman. Bret Saunders, The Denver Post, 3 Feb. 2025 Former band keyboardist Stephen Gregory Bier Jr. (stage name Madonna Wayne Gacy) alleges Warner used the band’s earnings for personal purchases including Nazi artifacts, a $150,000 engagement ring for Von Teese, human skeletons, and drugs. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for keyboardist 

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of keyboardist was in 1973

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“Keyboardist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keyboardist. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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