noun
clarinetist
klar-ih-NET-ist
Clarinetist (noun) means a clarinetist is someone who plays the clarinet. Example: “The orchestra is looking for a new clarinetist.”
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A clarinetist is someone who plays the clarinet.
"The orchestra is looking for a new clarinetist."
"She has played as a clarinetist with the youth orchestra for three years."
"A good clarinetist can make the instrument sound almost like a human voice."
How to use clarinetist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA clarinetist is simply someone who plays the clarinet.
When to use it
It is a neutral, everyday word used for clarinet players of any level.
Memory tip
Remember the extra t before -ist, since clarinet already ends in t.
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Common pairings
professional clarinetist
principal clarinetist
jazz clarinetist
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Etymology
Clarinetist is built from the word clarinet with the suffix -ist added, the same ending used for other instrument players such as pianist or violinist.
Synonyms
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clarinet-player
Frequently asked questions
What is a clarinetist?
A clarinetist is a person who plays the clarinet.
Is clarinettist also correct?
Yes, clarinettist with a double t is an accepted alternative spelling.
How is clarinetist pronounced?
It is said as klar-ih-NET-ist, with the stress on the third syllable.
What is the meaning of clarinetist?
"clarinetist" (noun) means a clarinetist is someone who plays the clarinet.
