Keyboarder: meaning, definitions and examples

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keyboarder

 

[ ˈkiːbɔːrdər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical performer

A keyboarder is a musician who plays keyboard instruments, such as pianos or synthesizers. They can be found in various music genres and contribute to the overall sound of a band or orchestra.

Synonyms

keyboardist, pianist, synthesist.

Examples of usage

  • The keyboarder added depth to the band's sound.
  • As a skilled keyboarder, she was able to improvise during live performances.
  • He played both the piano and the synthesizer as a keyboarder in the jazz band.

Translations

Translations of the word "keyboarder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tecladista

🇮🇳 कीबोर्ड वादक

🇩🇪 Keyboarder

🇮🇩 pemain keyboard

🇺🇦 клавішник

🇵🇱 klawiszowiec

🇯🇵 キーボード奏者

🇫🇷 claviériste

🇪🇸 tecladista

🇹🇷 klavye sanatçısı

🇰🇷 키보드 연주자

🇸🇦 عازف لوحات المفاتيح

🇨🇿 klávesista

🇸🇰 klávesista

🇨🇳 键盘演奏者

🇸🇮 klaviaturist

🇮🇸 lyklaleikari

🇰🇿 пернетақташы

🇬🇪 კლავიშოვანი

🇦🇿 klaviatura ifaçısı

🇲🇽 tecladista

Etymology

The term 'keyboarder' emerged in the mid-20th century with the rise of popular music that incorporated electronic instruments. It derives from the combination of 'keyboard', referring to the layout of keys used in instruments like pianos and organs, and the suffix '-er', which denotes a person who performs an action. As synthesizers became more prevalent in the 1970s and 1980s, the role of keyboardists expanded, leading to the adoption of 'keyboarder' as a more inclusive term for those who play various keyboard instruments. Today, keyboarders play a crucial role in many musical settings, from rock bands to classical orchestras.