What is another word for harpsichordist?
Pronunciation: [hˈɑːpsɪkˌɔːdɪst] (IPA) 
A harpsichordist is a musician who plays the harpsichord, a keyboard instrument that was popular in the Baroque period. Other words that can be used to describe a harpsichordist include keyboardist, pianist, and organist. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they each refer to a different type of keyboard instrument. A pianist, for example, plays a piano, which is a modern keyboard instrument with hammers that strike strings. An organist plays an organ, which uses pipes to produce sound. A keyboardist can refer to someone who plays any type of keyboard instrument, including synthesizers and electronic keyboards.
