harpist

noun

Definition of harpistnext
as in pianist

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Recent Examples of harpist Playing bass in his place is Rob Jost, while harpist Mikaela Davis hops on a few tracks for levity, too. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026 Now, local harpist and songwriter Calvin Arsenia is working to ensure that legacy continues. — J.m. Banks june 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 The program includes the church ensemble, harpist Destiny Muhammad’s trio, and a North-meets-South Indo-jazz trio with Carnatic saxophonist Prasant Radhakrishnan and percussionist Sameer Gupta (who founded RootStock Arts). — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 Though a genre-fluid affair, the Blue Note fest also features some of the most adventurous pacesetters in modern jazz, among them the flautist Shabaka, the London septet Kokoroko, the trumpeter Chief Adjuah, and the harpist Brandee Younger. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 May 2026 Tiu, a Southern California harpist who has graced stages from Seattle to Savannah, recently served as Visiting Principal Harp of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026 Scottish harpist Maeve Gilchrist, American violinist Mazz Swift and Congolese guitarist Niwel Tsumbu​ make up the ensemble’s texturally acute international string section. — Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026 Gutierrez wore a striking red silk gown with a black cape and a spiky headpiece, a look inspired by past highlights in her metal harpist career. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026 Walker-Figueroa has worked as a professional ballet and modern dancer, research assistant, classical harpist, bartender, literary editor, and creative writing instructor and is currently an assistant professor of English at Virginia Commonwealth University. — Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harpist
  1. pianist
  2. violinist
  3. organist
  4. flutist
  5. guitarist
  6. saxophonist
  7. violist
  8. clarinetist
Noun
  • The real-life jazz quartet from Gelber’s play—headlined by the saxophonist Jackie McLean and the pianist Freddie Redd—performed at length on camera.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But it was filled with quicksilver, roller-coaster displays of virtuosity and the sly humor Lutoslawski and fellow Polish composer and pianist Andrzej Panufnik brought to their Paganini variations in its original 1941 iteration.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of pianist
Noun
  • Guests were also treated to a live music production, which included performances by saxophonist Alek Sanchez-Tellez, violinist Katarina Baumgart and French singer Ana-Maria Desai.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Live music was provided by saxophonist Alek Sanchez-Tellez, violinist Katarina Baumgart, and French singer Ana-Maria Desai.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of violinist
Noun
  • Don Henley compares the Eagles’ role there to the organist at a silent movie.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • An honorary street sign was posted in Chicago's Portage Park last week commemorating silent film organist Jay Warren — real name Dennis Wolkowicz — who died last year.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of organist
Noun
  • His father, saxophonist, flutist and vocalist Scott Mayo, performed with Earth, Wind & Fire and Sérgio Mendes.
    — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • Elena Pinderhughes, Club Molson Elena Pinderhughes brought her unique blend of jazz, soul and improvisation to Club Molson, showcasing her talents as a flutist, vocalist and composer.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of flutist
Noun
  • Dogstar features guitarist and lead vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse and Reeves, who plays bass, according to a press release from Hollywood Casino Aurora on Thursday.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The track featured such pros as guitarist Jeff Baxter, pianist Larry Knechtel and trumpeter Jerry Hey.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of guitarist
Noun
  • The real-life jazz quartet from Gelber’s play—headlined by the saxophonist Jackie McLean and the pianist Freddie Redd—performed at length on camera.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Guests were also treated to a live music production, which included performances by saxophonist Alek Sanchez-Tellez, violinist Katarina Baumgart and French singer Ana-Maria Desai.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of saxophonist
Noun
  • Currently, Kim studies with renowned violist Gina Coletti at the Colburn School in Los Angeles.
    — Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The season’s artistic partners include Nagy, pianist Richard Goode, cellist Abel Selaocoe, violist Tabea Zimmermann and violinist Alina Ibragimova, who returns for Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in her first performances since being named an artistic partner in 2026.
    — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Definition of violist
Noun
  • The ambient dub producer and clarinetist will release Memoria on September 4 via Smalltown Supersound.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026
  • Principal clarinetist Dario Brignoli went in a different direction while playing an arrangement of George Gershwin’s Three Preludes.
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of clarinetist

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“Harpist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harpist. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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