De toetsenist
Example: De toetsenist speelt elke avond in de jazzband.
Definition
"De toetsenist" refers to the musician who plays keyboard instruments, such as a piano, organ, or synthesizer. In music, the toetsenist often provides melody, harmony, and rhythm, contributing essential sounds in various genres like jazz, rock, and classical music.
Etymology
The word "de toetsenist" comes from the Dutch word "toets," meaning key (as on a keyboard), combined with the suffix "-ist," which denotes a person who performs a specific activity. So, "toetsenist" literally means 'key player.' Did you know? The term highlights the specialized skill of playing keys, distinguishing the toetsenist from other instrumentalists.
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"De toetsenist" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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the keyboard player