instrumentalist

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"People felt that ACE was pursuing access to culture in an instrumentalist way and had lowered the priority given to the pursuit of artistic excellence. Art and excellence were sidelined," Dame Margaret wrote.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

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

The brain operates like an orchestra, where each instrumentalist has a special role crucial for creating a coherent piece of music.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2024

If you are changing keys to play with another instrumentalist who is transposing or who is playing in a different key from you, you will need to figure out the correct transposition.

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