hornist
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Definition
Noun: A musician who plays a horn, especially a French horn. A hornist is a person skilled in performing music on a brass instrument of the horn family.
Usage
The word "hornist" is used to specify a person's profession or primary musical role. It is a more precise term than a general "musician" when referring to someone who plays a horn. - She is the principal hornist for the city's symphony orchestra. - The piece was written for a solo hornist and string quartet.
Advanced Usage
- The term is most commonly associated with players of the modern double horn, which is often simply called the French horn.
- In historical or specialized contexts, a "hornist" could refer to a player of natural horns or other horn variants (e.g., Wagner tuba), though the player might be specified as a "natural hornist."
Variants and Related Words
- French hornist (n): A more specific term for a player of the French horn. While "hornist" often implies this, "French hornist" removes any ambiguity.
- The orchestra is seeking a new French hornist.
- Horn (n): The instrument itself.
- Horner (n): An archaic term for a horn-player or a maker of horns.
Synonyms
- French horn player: The most common and direct synonym.
- Horn player: A slightly more general term that could also encompass players of other horns (e.g., English horn, which is a woodwind instrument, so context is key).
Related Phrases
- Principal hornist: The lead horn player in an orchestra or band, responsible for playing solos and leading the horn section.
- Section hornist: A horn player who is a member of the horn section but is not the principal player.
Noun
- a musician who plays a horn (especially a French horn)