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instrumentalists

/ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlɪsts/

Meanings
noun
One who plays a musical instrument, as distinguished from a vocalist

Examples :

"The school orchestra is made up of instrumentalists playing violins, flutes, and trumpets, as well as singers in the choir. "
music entertainment person

Related Words

Illustration school

school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration trumpets

trumpets noun

/ˈtrʌmpɪts/ /ˈtrʌmpəts/

A musical instrument of the brass family, generally tuned to the key of B-flat; by extension, any type of lip-vibrated aerophone, most often valveless and not chromatic.

"The royal herald sounded a trumpet to announce their arrival."

Illustration distinguished

distinguished verb

/dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/

To recognize someone or something as different from others based on its characteristics.

"The teacher distinguished the students' excellent essays from the others based on their insightful analysis. "

Illustration playing

playing verb

/ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

Illustration flutes

flutes noun

/fluːts/

A woodwind instrument consisting of a tube with a row of holes that produce sound through vibrations caused by air blown across the edge of the holes, often tuned by plugging one or more holes with a finger; the Western concert flute, a transverse side-blown flute of European origin.

"The school orchestra featured several flutes, their silver bodies gleaming under the stage lights. "

Illustration orchestra

orchestra noun

/ˈɔːkəstɹə/ /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/

A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.

"The orchestra played a beautiful piece of music at the school concert. "

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singers noun

/ˈsɪŋəz/ /ˈsɪŋɚz/ /ˈsɪnd͡ʒəz/ /ˈsɪnd͡ʒɚz/

A person who sings, often professionally.

"The school choir is full of talented singers. "

Illustration vocalist

vocalist noun

/ˈvoʊkəlɪst/

A singer; a person who likes to sing.

"The school choir's vocalist performed beautifully at the talent show. "

Illustration violins

violins noun

/ˌvaɪəˈlɪnz/

A musical four-string instrument, generally played with a bow or by plucking the string, with the pitch set by pressing the strings at the appropriate place with the fingers; also any instrument of the violin family.

"The school orchestra has several violins, and they practice together every Tuesday. "

Illustration musical

musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "

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plays noun

/pleɪz/

Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.

"Children learn through play."