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instrumentalist

[in-struh-men-tl-ist] / ˌɪn strəˈmɛn tl ɪst /




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But Parton — the songwriter, the vocalist, the instrumentalist, the collaborator — only ever wanted to invite a listener in, wherever they arrive from.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

Sometimes Robinson’s truth seeker is the man anchoring the beat, and sometimes he’s the instrumentalist testing the edges of what the audience can withstand.

From Salon Oct. 13, 2025

The French composer and instrumentalist scored hundreds of films—including the bittersweet movie musical “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.”

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 3, 2025

But when the composer and instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey set out to write one for saxophone and orchestra several years ago, he quickly dispensed with convention.

From New York Times May 6, 2024

Like any other performance skill, it can be learned with practice, and it is a skill that will help you become an extremely versatile instrumentalist.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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