keyboardist

noun

key·​board·​ist ˈkē-ˌbȯr-dist How to pronounce keyboardist (audio)
Synonyms of keyboardistnext
: a person who plays a keyboard musical instrument

Examples of keyboardist in a Sentence

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The Roots was formed in 1987 and performs a mix of hip-hop, new-soul and jazz with guitarists, keyboardists, saxophonists and trumpet players. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025 Six years later, Bamonte was invited to become a full-time member following the departure of keyboardist Roger O’Donnell. Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 27 Dec. 2025 Bamonte became lead singer Robert Smith’s personal assistant and guitar technician before officially joining the Cure lineup in 1990 following the departure of keyboardist Roger O’Donnell. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025 In 1990, after keyboardist Roger O'Donnell left the band, Bamonte joined as a full-time member, playing both guitar and keyboards, as well as bass and percussion on occasion. Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for keyboardist

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of keyboardist was in 1973

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“Keyboardist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keyboardist. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.

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