奏者

performer, musician

s o̞ː ɕ a̠
play music + person who; -er/-ist
noun Rare #26,022
performer, musician Usually refers to someone who plays a musical instrument, especially in a formal or traditional setting.
JA: オーケストラの奏者たちは、息を合わせて演奏した。
EN: The orchestra musicians played in perfect unison.

続ける前にその奏者自分だと認めない?

Before we continue, won't you admit that you're the one playing?

— セッション (2014)

君が首席奏者なのは見た目が可愛いせい

Is it because you look cute that you're the principal player?

— セッション (2014)

好きなバス奏者は誰ですか

Who is your favorite bass player?

間違いなく音を外した奏者がいる

There’s definitely a musician who played a wrong note.

— セッション (2014)

音を外した奏者がいる

One of the performers played a wrong note.

— セッション (2014)

私のピアノ奏者になるかい

Will you be my pianist?

— セッション (2014)

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