multi-instrumentalist

noun

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

Examples of multi-instrumentalist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Drummer Joe Plummer and multi-instrumentalist Matthew Schwartz became full-time members with Willett and Maust around 2014. Peter Larsen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024 For Canty, a multi-instrumentalist who plays drums in this band, the process is a welcome challenge. Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024 After the 1985 release of This Is the Sea, Wallinger went on to explore his talents as a multi-instrumentalist by launching the one-man, pop-rock effort World Party. Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 The live lineup is rounded out by bassist Chris Jordan, while multi-instrumentalists Greg Suran and Jason Narducy will alternate at various points during the itinerary. Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 11 Mar. 2024 For Visions, Jones reunited with producer and multi-instrumentalist Leon Michels, a contributor to both Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings and the Arcs. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2024 The beloved Los Angeles jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader will release his follow-up to 2018’s Heaven and Earth on May 3 via Young. Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2024 Their seven-piece group also features the couple’s 19-year-old son, Sandino, a multi-instrumentalist. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Feb. 2024 The British producer, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist used the Sydney Harbour Bridge as a prop for a social post Tuesday morning (Feb. 27), which doubled as the big reveal for his pop-up show later that evening at the Sydney Opera House. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multi-instrumentalist was in 1969

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“Multi-instrumentalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multi-instrumentalist. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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