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Definition of clarinetist

clarinetist

/ˌklær.əˈnɛt.ɪst/
(UK: clarinettist)
clar · i · net · ist
Plural:clarinetists
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clarinetist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American A musician who plays the clarinet, especially professionally in an orchestra, band, or jazz ensemble.

Example

"The principal clarinetist performed a breathtaking solo during the second movement of the symphony."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "clarinetist" in American English, whereas "clarinettist" (with a double "t") is the standard spelling in British and Commonwealth English.

• Rhymes for clarinetist

• Nearby Words

clarifier
clarify
clarinet
clarinetist
clarissa
clarity
clark

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from "clarinet" plus the agentive suffix "-ist"; "clarinet" comes from French "clarinette," a diminutive of "clarine" (bell), ultimately from Latin "clarus" (clear, bright), referring to the instrument's bright upper register.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clarinetist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clarinetist
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