harpist

noun

Definition of harpistnext
as in pianist

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  1. pianist
  2. organist
  3. flutist
  4. flautist
  5. percussionist
  6. trumpeter
Noun
  • For a recital by Filippo Gorini, an Italian pianist, go here.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Her death, in 2011, haunts the film and hovers over Carax’s depiction of their daughter, Nastya, seen in home movies as a small child and, as an adult, as an accomplished pianist.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pianist
Noun
  • These nocturnal artisans were assisted by the four organists of Notre Dame, each of whom was intimately acquainted with the unique character of the organ’s sound from years spent playing the instrument.
    Caroline Baum and Sérène Nourrison, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Nationally renowned theater organist Mark Herman performs songs of the season.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of organist
Noun
  • Upcoming performers are flutist Lori Bell on June 28, singer Melissa Morgan on July 26, singer Rose Mallett on Aug. 23, flutist Holly Hofmann on Sept. 27 and trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos on Friday, Oct. 25.
    Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
  • The album takes the acclaimed lyricist from the rap world to jazz as a woodwind artist, highlighting him as a flutist.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of flutist
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  • Performing with the flautist and Outkast member at the concerts are: Carlos Niño, Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, and Deantoni Parks.
    Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 25 June 2024
  • Composer Huang Ruo and composer, saxophonist, and flautist Anna Webber are among 10 2024 recipients of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA).
    Paul Grein, Billboard, 2 May 2024
Definition of flautist
Noun
  • The veteran rock band – who celebrate their 40th anniversary this year – shared an open call out for a new drummer on social media today (Nov. 18) following the recent and unexpected departure of longtime percussionist Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander.
    Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The 13-year-old percussionist grabbed a big drum and got ready to throw it at the shooter.
    Nouran Salahieh, Michelle Krupa and Nicole Chavez, CNN, 5 Sep. 2024
Definition of percussionist
Noun
  • The tree made its first TV appearance on The Howdy Doody Show, and decorations went from cranberries and popcorn to red garland, white plastic globes, icicle lights and wiry white angel trumpeters.
    Kate Hogan, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The trumpeter and composer Sam Nester conducted for most of the evening, until Malone herself took over.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of trumpeter
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