instrumentalist

/ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntlɪst/
noun
  1. A person who plays a musical instrument.
    • She is a talented instrumentalist who can play piano, guitar, and drums.
    • The band is looking for a new instrumentalist to join their tour.
    • The orchestra has 80 instrumentalists, including violinists and flutists.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Relating to the belief that ideas are tools for practical use (instrumentalism).
    • The professor's instrumentalist view of ethics judges actions by their outcomes.
    • An instrumentalist philosophy can be useful in business decision-making.
    • His instrumentalist approach to science focuses on what works rather than absolute truth.
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