multi-instrumentalist

noun

mul·​ti-in·​stru·​men·​tal·​ist ˌməl-tē-ˌin(t)-strə-ˈmen-tə-list How to pronounce multi-instrumentalist (audio)
-ˌtī-
: a musician who plays two or more instruments

Examples of multi-instrumentalist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The singer and multi-instrumentalist, originally from Iowa, released her debut album, Whirlwind, in 2019 and hit the road with Ingrid Michaelson that same year. Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 When Cameron came down with Covid in 2022, the group brought in original drummer Dave Krusen, multi-instrumentalist John Klinghoffer, and veteran Seattle musician Richard Stuverud to sub for him. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026 Rounded out by guitarist/vocalist Clay Frankel, multi-instrumentalist Colin Croom and drummer Connor Brodner, Twin Peaks had spent part of their teen years and the better part of their 20s touring, one year averaging a show every third day. Blair R. Fischer, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 Other bright bouncy acts include pop-punk-plus acts Hit the Lights and Major League, the entertainingly mysterious multi-instrumentalist Buckethead and, unbelievably, the still-jumpy British shouters EMF. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for multi-instrumentalist

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multi-instrumentalist was in 1969

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Multi-instrumentalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multi-instrumentalist. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster