keyboardist

noun

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

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Original Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench also contributes to the series. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 13 Oct. 2026 The tour features Schon and Cain alongside Pineda, Castronovo, keyboardist Jason Derlatka and bassist Todd Jensen. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 According to Tulsa World, the show stopped after just two songs and keyboardist Jonathan Cain addressed the crowd after all the other band members left the stage. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026 According to Tulsa World, Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain told the crowd to hang tight while the medical team checked on the drummer. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 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 21 Oct. 2026.

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