1. plural of cembalist; musicians who play the cembalo (harpsichord)
Usage: music, classical; cembalo is an Italian term for harpsichord

Examples

• The Baroque ensemble featured two skilled cembalists who provided the continuo accompaniment.
• Many cembalists studied the works of Bach and Scarlatti to master the instrument.
• The concert program listed three cembalists among the period instrument performers.
• Cembalists in the 18th century were essential members of orchestras and chamber groups.