noun
harpsichordist
HARP-sih-kor-dist
Harpsichordist (noun) means a person who plays the harpsichord. Example: “The harpsichordist tuned the instrument carefully before the recital.”
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A person who plays the harpsichord.
"The harpsichordist tuned the instrument carefully before the recital."
"She trained as a harpsichordist and performs mainly Baroque music."
"The ensemble hired a harpsichordist to accompany the singers."
How to use harpsichordist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job or skill is playing the harpsichord.
When to use it
It is a specialist musical term, most at home in formal or academic writing about music.
Memory tip
Notice the -ist pattern, the same one used in pianist and organist, for a person who plays that instrument.
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Common pairings
professional harpsichordist
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Etymology
The word is formed from harpsichord with the suffix -ist added, which is a common way of naming a person who plays a particular instrument.
Frequently asked questions
What is a harpsichordist?
A harpsichordist is someone who plays the harpsichord.
Where does the word harpsichordist come from?
It is built from the word harpsichord plus the suffix -ist, which forms nouns for people who perform on a given instrument.
Is harpsichordist a common word?
It is a specialist term used mainly in music, particularly in discussions of Baroque and early music performance.
What is the meaning of harpsichordist?
"harpsichordist" (noun) means a person who plays the harpsichord.
