Gambist (Noun)
Meaning
A musician who performs upon the viola da gamba.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a renowned gambist, she performed with leading Baroque ensembles across Europe.
- The renowned gambist's expressive interpretation of the Bach suite brought the audience to a standing ovation.
- He was a master gambist known for his dramatic flair and poetic string phrasing.
- During the Baroque series, the orchestra featured a gambist on several of Telemann's cantatas.
- Her role as gambist involved careful research to recreate authentic sounds for period-specific performances.