violinist

[vahy-uh-lin-ist]

noun

1. a person who plays the violin.

violinist

/ ˌvaɪəˈlɪnɪst /

noun

1. a person who plays the violin

Word History and Origins

Origin of violinist¹

From the Italian word violinista, dating back to 1660–70. See violin, -ist

Example Sentences

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.

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It had been at Mills that violinist David Harrington, leader of Kronos, doggedly convinced a reluctant Riley to write a string quartet.

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The professional violinist and teacher, from Worcestershire, met Gunnery, a fellow musician, once in 2024 when they played at the same concert.

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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.

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"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.

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