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banjoist noun[ C ] uk /ˈbæn.dʒəʊ.ɪst/ us /ˈbæn.dʒoʊ.ɪst/ a person who plays the banjo (= a stringed musical instrument with a long neck and a hollow circular body): The banjoist would start a melody and the piano would expand on it. One of the best-loved banjoists was Earl Scruggs, who rose to fame with Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys. The lineup included the Sparrow Quartet, featuring celebrated banjoist Bela Fleck. Two of the musicians who originally inspired him were skiffle banjoist and guitarist Lonnie Donegan and jazz bassist and trombonist Chris Barber. Banjoists will appreciate the extensive notes, which provide tunings and gear tips. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Musicians accompanist accordionist arranger artist bandleader cornetist crossover drum major drummer emcee mandolinist mariachi mastersinger minstrel multi-instrumentalist session musician sideman sight-reader soloist tenorist |