instrumentalist

noun
UK: /ˌɪnstrʊˈmɛntəlɪst/
US: /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlɪst/

  1. A person who plays a musical instrument, especially as a profession.

    1. The instrumentalist played a beautiful melody.
    2. The orchestra hired a new instrumentalist known for their virtuoso performances.

  2. A person who uses something to achieve a desired end; someone who manipulates a situation or people for their own purposes.

    1. He was just an instrumentalist in their plan.
    2. She became an instrumentalist in the company's political maneuvering, leveraging her position.

Synonyms

musician player agent tool
instrumentalist adjective

  1. Relating to the use of instruments.

    1. The instrumentalist music filled the room.
    2. The band's instrumentalist section was the highlight of the concert, showcasing their skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "instrumentalist" in English means: A person who plays a musical instrument, especially as a profession., A person who uses something to achieve a desired end; someone who manipulates a situation or people for their own purposes..

The phonetic transcription of "instrumentalist" is /ˌɪnstrʊˈmɛntəlɪst/ in British English and /ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəlɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "instrumentalist": musician, player, agent, tool.

Example usage of "instrumentalist": "The instrumentalist played a beautiful melody.". More examples on the page.