instrumentalist
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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
Previous winners of the RPS instrumentalist award include violinist Nicola Benedetti, cellist Steven Isserlis and percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie.
From BBC ● Mar. 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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