Keyboardist: meaning, definitions and examples

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keyboardist

 

[ ˈkiː.bɔː.dɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

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

Word origin

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.