violinist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of violinist
From the Italian word violinista, dating back to 1660–70. See violin, -ist
Example Sentences
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Whether by osmosis or genetics or possibly black magic, Carpenter clearly absorbed his powers from his father, Dr. Howard Carpenter, a classically trained violinist and composer.
From Los Angeles Times
It had been at Mills that violinist David Harrington, leader of Kronos, doggedly convinced a reluctant Riley to write a string quartet.
From Los Angeles Times
The professional violinist and teacher, from Worcestershire, met Gunnery, a fellow musician, once in 2024 when they played at the same concert.
From BBC
The 20-year-old British composer, pianist, violinist and conductor wrote her first opera, “Cinderella,” which has been produced by Opera San José and elsewhere, at 10.
From Los Angeles Times
"An instrument to a musician is way more than an object, it's more of a companion," says classical violinist David Lopez Ibanez, whose 18th Century violin was stolen in February.
From BBC
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