1. a person who plays the harpsichord
Usage: often used in classical and Baroque music contexts

Examples

• The harpsichordist performed a Bach suite at the concert.
• She studied to become a professional harpsichordist.
• The harpsichordist's fingers moved rapidly across the keyboard.
• Many Baroque composers wrote music specifically for the harpsichordist.
• The orchestra hired a skilled harpsichordist for the period instrument ensemble.