1. a musician who plays the flugelhorn
Usage: also spelled flugelhorn player; common in jazz and brass band contexts

Examples

• The jazz ensemble featured a talented flugelhornist who added warmth to the melody.
• She studied trumpet before switching to flugelhorn and becoming a professional flugelhornist.
• The flugelhornist's smooth tone complemented the saxophonist's energetic solo.
• Many classical brass bands include at least one flugelhornist in their lineup.
• He is considered one of the finest flugelhornists in contemporary jazz.