奏者
Meanings
1
instrumentalist; player
Refers to a person who plays a musical instrument, often in a formal or performance context. Common in compound names like ピアノ奏者 (pianist) or バイオリン奏者 (violinist).
He is a professional pianist.
The orchestra players appeared on stage.
Usage patterns
- 〈楽器〉の奏者a player of a particular instrument
He is famous as a violin player.
- 奏者になるto become an instrumentalist
She wants to become a professional instrumentalist in the future.
- 一流の奏者a top-class instrumentalist
He is a world-renowned, top-class instrumentalist.
- 奏者を務めるto serve as the instrumentalist (in a performance)
He served as the pianist at the concert.