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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The professional violinist and mother-of-three is one of millions of people who live with anxiety so acute it can impede their ability to function.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Another example is a fake image created to illustrate the invented story of a Czech violinist called "Hank" at Auschwitz, which was called out as false by the camp museum.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
Other recent sets accomplish similar goals, among them ones documenting the careers of the violinist Itzhak Perlman, the pianist Martha Argerich and the baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau—all from Warner Classics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
Alla Rakha was the loyal tabla partner of Ravi Shankar, who created an international rage for raga in the 1960s, holding sway over the likes violinist Yehudi Menuhin, the Beatles and Philip Glass.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025
A violinist is standing on a milk crate in front of the pawnshop right next door.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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