piper

noun

Definition of pipernext
as in fiddler

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Recent Examples of piper Guest performers scheduled include vocalist Karen Matheson, All-Ireland champion banjo player Enda Scahill, Scottish piper Ross Ainslie and others. — Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026 Helping one family turned into helping hundreds, and along the way Biffle became something of a pied piper to other people who owned helicopters and wanted to help. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025 This year for Christmas, your presents can actually involve drummers drumming, pipers piping and ladies dancing. — Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 26 Nov. 2025 The previous record holder was 333 pipers in Bulgaria back in 2012. — Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for piper
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piper
  1. fiddler
  2. organist
  3. drummer
  4. violinist
  5. pianist
  6. trumpeter
  7. flutist
  8. harpist
Noun
  • There was Rufus Thibodeaux from Lafayette, Louisiana — Cajun fiddler who really talked the language and ate the food.
    — Chris Stanton, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The rest of the quartet, including bassist Sam Wilson and fiddler Josiah Nelson, grab a seat behind Powell and let the tune play back once more.
    — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of fiddler
Noun
  • Dylan’s backing band, as introduced at Carnegie, was composed of the Hawks guitarist Robbie Robertson, the organist Garth Hudson, the bassist Rick Danko, the pianist Richard Manual and the drummer Levon Helm.
    — Atoosa Moinzadeh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • There was no choir, no church organist, and no children or young families.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of organist
Noun
  • The material comes from band members—also including singer Serj Tankian and drummer John Dolmayan— management and some fans.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Inspired by drummer James Krivchenia’s love of the Grateful Dead’s extensive catalog of live albums, Big Thief’s version currently includes 10 sets, with a new performance to be added on the second Tuesday of every month moving forward.
    — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of drummer
Noun
  • As the son of a violinist and onetime president of Orquesta Sinfónica Venezuela, Hindoyan was indoctrinated with classical music.
    — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Grammy-winning violinist Jennifer Koh takes on Glass’ Violin Concerto.
    — Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of violinist
Noun
  • One pianist out of 12 will be selected by the Miami audience and sent to the finals at the Busoni Competition.
    — Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Seydoux plays Lucy, an experimental pianist who moves with her beloved but panic attack-liable husband Philip (Laurence Rupp) and young son to a rural farmhouse in Bavaria.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of pianist
Noun
  • The work is spun into another story in the film about a young trumpeter called Sebastián, played by singer-songwriter Guitarricadelafuente.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Edwin Díaz was coming in from the bullpen, not to the accompaniment of a live trumpeter preceding a save opportunity, but to a recording preceding a middle inning of an uninspiring defeat.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of trumpeter
Noun
  • His father, saxophonist, flutist and vocalist Scott Mayo, performed with Earth, Wind & Fire and Sérgio Mendes.
    — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • Elena Pinderhughes, Club Molson Elena Pinderhughes brought her unique blend of jazz, soul and improvisation to Club Molson, showcasing her talents as a flutist, vocalist and composer.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of flutist
Noun
  • The Palm Court, where a harpist plays from the balcony and the tea-time decor charms, is arguably the visual centerpiece of the hotel—and clearly a magnet particularly for snap-happy travelers from beyond the UK who want to indulge in a great cuppa.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • After a brief turnaround, the late show attendees were allowed inside, where a solo harpist set the mood with ambient music.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of harpist

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“Piper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piper. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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