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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKeyboardist
/ˈkiː.bɔːr.dɪst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A musician who plays keyboard instruments, such as a synthesizer, electronic piano, or organ.
"The rock band featured a talented keyboardist who added rich textures to their live performances." - 2
In a broader context, anyone who operates a musical keyboard or computer keyboard in a rhythmic or compositional manner.
"Studio sessions often require a versatile keyboardist who can switch seamlessly between classical piano and modern synth pads."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the noun 'keyboard' (combining 'key' from Old English 'cǣg' and 'board' from Old English 'bo(rd)') with the agent suffix '-ist' of Greek origin. The term emerged in the mid-20th century with the proliferation of electronic keyboard instruments in popular and jazz music.
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claviste
Transliteration: kla.vist
"Le claviste a joué un solo incroyable pendant le concert."
Keyboarder
Transliteration: ˈkiːbɔʁdɐ
"Der Keyboarder sorgte für die elektronischen Klänge der Band."
tastierista
Transliteration: tas.tjeˈris.ta
"Il tastierista ha registrato le tracce midi in studio."
tecladista
Transliteration: te.klaˈðis.ta
"El tecladista tocó los sintetizadores con gran maestría."
tecladista
Transliteration: te.klaˈdʒis.tɐ
"O tecladista improvisou um solo fantástico na música."
कीबोर्ड वादक
Transliteration: kībōrd vādak
"बैंड के कीबोर्ड वादक ने बहुत अच्छा संगीत बजाया।"
键盘手
Transliteration: jiàn pán shǒu
"这支乐队的键盘手极具才华。"
키보디스트
Transliteration: kibodiseuteu
"그 밴드의 키보디스트는 환상적인 연주를 보여주었다."
キーボード奏者
Transliteration: kībōdo sōsha
"そのバンドのキーボード奏者は素晴らしいメロディを奏でた。"
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