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Recent Examples of violinist
Her unique position as a contemporary violinist also sets her apart in an industry landscape often dominated by vocalists, rappers, and producers.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
Daring composer Jlin also collaborates with violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain and percussive dancer Leonardo Sandoval.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Blending lyrical sensuality and emotional force, Primavera tells the story of Cecilia, a gifted young violinist raised in an orphanage in 18th-century Venice, whose world is turned upside down by her encounter with Antonio Vivaldi.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Featured on the album are violinist and violist Macie Stewart, cellist Ben Whiteley, upright bassist Nick Macri, and woodwinds player Hunter Diamond.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
Federal immigration agents reportedly arrested a professional violinist on the same day of his wife's birthday.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Peter Otto is the symphony's concertmaster and principal violinist.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The only live instruments on the score are strings, performed by violinist Rob Moose and cellist Gabriel Cabezas.
—Tim Greiving, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
After two Americana collaborations with Robert Plant, the songbird violinist’s back out with her brothers in bluegrass.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
Daring composer Jlin also collaborates with violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain and percussive dancer Leonardo Sandoval.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Blending lyrical sensuality and emotional force, Primavera tells the story of Cecilia, a gifted young violinist raised in an orphanage in 18th-century Venice, whose world is turned upside down by her encounter with Antonio Vivaldi.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Featured on the album are violinist and violist Macie Stewart, cellist Ben Whiteley, upright bassist Nick Macri, and woodwinds player Hunter Diamond.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
Federal immigration agents reportedly arrested a professional violinist on the same day of his wife's birthday.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Peter Otto is the symphony's concertmaster and principal violinist.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The only live instruments on the score are strings, performed by violinist Rob Moose and cellist Gabriel Cabezas.
—Tim Greiving, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
After two Americana collaborations with Robert Plant, the songbird violinist’s back out with her brothers in bluegrass.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violinist
Noun
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The former artistic director of the organization's jazz programming, composer and pianist Jason Moran, departed in July after joining the Kennedy Center in 2011.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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The pianist’s choice of instrument also matters.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lair’s dad was a flutist in the symphony.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Saxophonist-flutist-vocalist Denson is a gifted jazz-funk veteran, and his band can be relentlessly energetic live.—
Bret Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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Davis is a professional violist whose estranged pastor father dies on the same day as his wedding to Everett, a white man from a wealthy family.—
Lauren Morrow
September 9,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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Featured on the album are violinist and violist Macie Stewart, cellist Ben Whiteley, upright bassist Nick Macri, and woodwinds player Hunter Diamond.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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Just last week, when the NFL kicked off Week 1 of its regular season, Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick opened up the Bengals-Browns game at Huntington Bank Field.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Neil’s with the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Sixx’s with the Los Angeles Times — also have their subjects addressing the band’s split with former guitarist Mick Mars in 2022 and the sore feelings and lawsuits that have come out of that.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Replacements’ Tommy Stinson and harpist Mikaela Davis make guest appearances, alongside Miranda and bassist, Cameron Ralston, who joined the band following the departure of longtime bassist and backup vocalist Peter Hughes last year.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
9 Sep. 2025
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Watch chefs expertly prepare your dinner at Herons, or make a reservation for afternoon tea featuring a live harpist in the lounge.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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He was replaced by former Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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Now, the band—lead singer and guitarist Alex Gaskarth, lead guitarist Jack Barakat, drummer Rian Dawson and bassist Zack Merrick—is back with a brand new record.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Numerous generations have looked up to the great tenor saxophonist, who performed alongside John Coltrane in the ‘60s and participated in numerous transcendent dates before his passing in 2022 at 81.—
Bret Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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An aspiring jazz saxophonist might consider Lawrence University (#312) in Appleton, Wisconsin.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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It was built in 1954 by mathematician and organist Leland Sprinkle, who spent years identifying which stalactites would produce the right notes.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Monday Summer Organ Festival: The 37th annual San Diego International Summer Organ Festival, running Mondays through Sept. 1, continues next week with Not-So-Silent Movie Night, featuring organist Russ Peck accompanying the films of Laurel and Hardy.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Violinist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violinist. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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