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altoist

altoist

9.0
A musician who plays the alto sax
  • noun
  • /ˈæltoʊɪst/
  • Jargon
translation icon : saxofonista de alto
  • The talented altoist captivated the audience with a soulful solo.

Examples

  • I saw an altoist perform at the jazz festival.

  • Many famous jazz bands feature a skilled altoist in their lineup.

  • As an aspiring altoist, she practiced scales every day.

  • The altoist played beautifully at the concert.

  • As an aspiring altoist, she practiced scales every day.

  • Many famous jazz bands feature a skilled altoist in their lineup.

  • The talented altoist captivated the audience with a soulful solo.

Synonyms

alto saxophonist
vsaltoist
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A musician who plays the alto saxophone

has identical meaning but uses a longer descriptive phrase

Surface Forms

altoist singular
altoists plural

Morphology

altoist = alto (transparent) = alto + ist

Formed by adding the agentive suffix '-ist' to 'alto', producing 'one who plays or is associated with an alto (instrument)', which is straightforward for learners familiar with '-ist'.

Etymology

Altoist comes from alto, a musical word for a middle voice or range, and the ending -ist that means 'a person who plays'. Think of violinist or pianist, so an altoist is simply a musician who plays the alto saxophone.