organist

noun

Definition of organistnext
as in pianist

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Recent Examples of organist The headliners are The Breaks, a jazz/funk/roots super-trio of sorts featuring Galactic drummer Stanton Moore, Greyboy Allstars organist Robert Walter, and New Mastersounds guitarist Eddie Roberts. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 Bisquiteen Studio, There Near finds Mascis, bassist/vocalist Lou Barlow and drummer Murph joined on a handful of tracks by local pianist/organist Ken Mauri. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 30 June 2026 Mihalka profiles several of baseball’s most prominent ballpark organists, including Gladys Goodding, who worked the keys and pedals for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1942 to 1957, and Nancy Faust, who was the organist for the Chicago White Sox from 1970 to 2010. — Tom Reinsfelder, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026 That’s because longtime White Sox organist Nancy Faust played it first. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for organist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organist
  1. pianist
  2. violinist
  3. drummer
  4. guitarist
  5. harpist
  6. trumpeter
  7. accompanist
  8. keyboardist
Noun
  • This time, though, Bing Wang (associate concertmaster), Robert deMaine (principal cello) and Joanne Pearce Martin (the orchestra’s pianist) have long been playing together in the orchestra, as well as in chamber music settings.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The track featured such pros as guitarist Jeff Baxter, pianist Larry Knechtel and trumpeter Jerry Hey.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of pianist
Noun
  • Guests were also treated to a live music production, which included performances by saxophonist Alek Sanchez-Tellez, violinist Katarina Baumgart and French singer Ana-Maria Desai.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Live music was provided by saxophonist Alek Sanchez-Tellez, violinist Katarina Baumgart, and French singer Ana-Maria Desai.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of violinist
Noun
  • For the arena version of the tour, Styles and his airtight band, led by fan-favorite drummer Sarah Jones, are situated in the center of an oval.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Dogstar features guitarist and lead vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse and Reeves, who plays bass, according to a press release from Hollywood Casino Aurora on Thursday.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of drummer
Noun
  • Camilo Séptimo was formed in Mexico City in 2013 by Meléndez (pictured above, right) singer Manuel Mendoza and guitarist Erik Vázquez.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • That’s right — Reeves does not sing in the band; that job belongs to lead guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Bret Domrose.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of guitarist
Noun
  • Playing bass in his place is Rob Jost, while harpist Mikaela Davis hops on a few tracks for levity, too.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
  • Now, local harpist and songwriter Calvin Arsenia is working to ensure that legacy continues.
    — J.M. Banks June 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
Definition of harpist
Noun
  • The track featured such pros as guitarist Jeff Baxter, pianist Larry Knechtel and trumpeter Jerry Hey.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Makeba and trumpeter Masekela accompanied Simon on the Graceland tour despite the controversy.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
Definition of trumpeter
Noun
  • The piece, inspired by the 12th-century polymathic mystic Saint Hildegard of Bingen, was skin-tinglingly breathy and slow, with long tones (played by Malone and her accompanist Stephen O’Malley) that rose up and swirled around the room.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Some of the best scenes revolve around original songs by Burton’s longtime musical accompanist, Danny Elfman.
    — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
Definition of accompanist
Noun
  • Billboard identified the musician as Jonathan Meléndez, a keyboardist for the Mexican band Camilo Séptimo.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Jonathan Meléndez, keyboardist for the Mexican group Camilo Séptimo, his wife, 3-year-old daughter, and nanny were found murdered at their home near Mexico City, according to a statement from the State of Mexico Prosecutor’s Office and CNN.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of keyboardist

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“Organist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/organist. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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