Instrumentalist

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛntəlɪst/

Definitions of instrumentalist

noun a person who plays a musical instrument

Example Sentences

A1 An instrumentalist is someone who plays a musical instrument.

A2 The instrumentalist performed a beautiful solo during the concert.

B1 As an instrumentalist, she has mastered multiple instruments.

B2 The instrumentalist's skills were evident in the intricate melodies they played.

C1 The instrumentalist's technique and expression were praised by music critics.

C2 The renowned instrumentalist captivated the audience with their virtuosic performance.

Examples of instrumentalist in a Sentence

formal The orchestra hired a talented instrumentalist to play the violin solo.

informal My friend is a great instrumentalist and can play multiple instruments.

slang That instrumentalist is a real music wizard, they can play anything!

figurative As a leader, he was an instrumentalist in shaping the company's future.

Grammatical Forms of instrumentalist

• past tense: instrumentalized
• plural: instrumentalists
• comparative: more instrumentalist
• superlative: most instrumentalist
• present tense: instrumentalizes
• future tense: will instrumentalize
• perfect tense: has instrumentalized
• continuous tense: is instrumentalizing
• singular: instrumentalist
• positive degree: instrumentalist
• infinitive: to instrumentalize
• gerund: instrumentalizing
• participle: instrumentalized

Origin and Evolution of instrumentalist

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'instrumentalist' originated from the Latin word 'instrumentum' meaning tool or implement.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone skilled in playing musical instruments, the term 'instrumentalist' has evolved to also describe someone who focuses on the practical aspects of a situation rather than theoretical or abstract considerations.