Keyboardist: meaning, definitions and examples
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keyboardist
[ ˈkiː.bɔː.dɪst ]
musician
A keyboardist is a musician who plays the keyboard, typically in a band or as a solo performer. They are skilled at playing various types of keyboards such as piano, organ, synthesizer, or electric piano.
Synonyms
organist, pianist, synthesizer player.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| keyboardist |
This term is used to describe a musician who plays any type of keyboard instrument, including pianos, synthesizers, and electronic keyboards, in various genres of music.
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| pianist |
This term is used for someone who plays the piano, often in a classical or solo context, but also found in jazz, pop, and other genres.
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| organist |
This term specifically refers to a musician who plays the organ, which is often found in churches but also used in classical, jazz, and even some rock music.
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| synthesizer player |
This term refers to a musician who specializes in playing the synthesizer, an electronic instrument used in many modern genres like pop, rock, electronic, and experimental music.
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Examples of usage
- The keyboardist in the band is incredibly talented.
- She is known for her exceptional skills as a keyboardist.
- Many famous bands include a keyboardist in their lineup.
- The keyboardist played a beautiful melody on the piano.
- I aspire to be a successful keyboardist one day.
Translations
Translations of the word "keyboardist" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tecladista
🇮🇳 कीबोर्ड वादक
🇩🇪 Keyboarder
🇮🇩 pemain keyboard
🇺🇦 клавішник
🇵🇱 klawiszowiec
🇯🇵 キーボーディスト
🇫🇷 claviériste
🇪🇸 tecladista
🇹🇷 klavyeci
🇰🇷 키보디스트
🇸🇦 عازف لوحة المفاتيح
🇨🇿 klávesista
🇸🇰 klávesista
🇨🇳 键盘手
🇸🇮 klaviaturist
🇮🇸 hljómborðsleikari
🇰🇿 пернетақташы
🇬🇪 კლავიატურისტი
🇦🇿 klaviaturaçı
🇲🇽 tecladista
Etymology
The term 'keyboardist' originated in the mid-20th century as a combination of the words 'keyboard' and 'artist'. It gained popularity during the rise of electronic keyboards and synthesizers in popular music. Keyboardists have become essential members of bands across various genres, contributing unique sounds and textures to musical compositions.
See also: keyboarding.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,768, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.