mandolinist

American  

[man-duh-lin-ist] / ˌmæn dəˈlɪn ɪst /

noun

plural

mandolinists

1. a person who plays the mandolin, especially one who plays skillfully or professionally.

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Example Sentences

The mandolinist in “Éclat,” for instance, was Sol Babitz, the father of the late, quintessential L.A. writer Eve Babitz.

From Los Angeles Times

While still a teenager, Mr. Wakefield mastered the heavily syncopated “chop” chord of the bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe, whom he met in 1961 and who immediately recognized Mr. Wakefield’s prowess as a mandolinist.

From New York Times

His mother was an amateur singer and mandolinist who nurtured her children’s talent.

From New York Times

And leave it to an extroverted, stellar and spectacular mandolinist to have already lived up to that title by walking on stage.

From Los Angeles Times

Less, however, has been said of how Mr. Osborne, whose syncopated, lyrical playing was inspired by the jazz-derived solos of old-time fiddlers, broke new ground as a mandolinist.

From New York Times