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clarinetist

American  
[klar-uh-net-ist] / ˌklær əˈnɛt ɪst /

noun

  1. a musician who plays the clarinet, especially one who plays skillfully or professionally.


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Another auspicious Ojai debutant was the clarinetist Anthony McGill, principal at the New York Philharmonic.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

Born in Maywood, Ill., Parazaider began his music career as a clarinetist, before founding Chicago with childhood friends in the group’s namesake city.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

This week, host Isaac Butler talks to Anthony McGill, principal clarinetist for the New York Philharmonic.

From Slate Apr. 14, 2024

Shaw, the clarinetist and bandleader, was a devotee of Beiderbecke, and is interviewed in Berman’s Beiderbecke film.

From New York Times Jan. 4, 2024

Far below in the street outside, a half-frozen clarinetist was sending up a mournful carol from the mouth of his reed.

From Mr. Bingle by George Barr McCutcheon

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