noun

cellist

cellist

The cellist played a beautiful solo.

The cellist played a beautiful solo.

She is a famous cellist in the orchestra.

She is a famous cellist in the orchestra.

((a/the)) cellist a person who plays the cello The cellist played a beautiful solo.

Synonyms: cello player

From 'cello' + the suffix '-ist', which denotes a person who does something.

Break it down: a person (-ist) who plays the cello. Similar to pianist or violinist.

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