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Vibist

/ˈvaɪ.bɪst/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #45000 frequency
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  1. 1

    A musician who plays the vibraphone.

    "The jazz ensemble featured a brilliant solo by the vibist during the second set."

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The term is a blend formed by clipping 'vibraphone' and adding the agent suffix '-ist', originating in jazz terminology during the mid-20th century. It developed as a convenient shorthand for musicians specializing in the vibraphone, reflecting the rapid growth of jazz instrumentation and vernacular.

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