Instrumentalist (noun)

1. A person who plays a musical instrument, especially as a profession.
2. A person who is skilled in playing a particular instrument.

Origin:

From latin instrumentalis ("serving as a means, of or belonging to an instrument"), from instrumentum ("instrument, too.l")

Examples:

1. He is a talented instrumentalist who plays several instruments.
2. The band featured many talented instrumentalists, including a pianist, a violinist and a saxophonist.
3. She was an instrumentalist in the orchestra, playing the flute.
4. The instrumentalist's skillful playing was a highlight of the concert.
5. Many young musicians aspire to be instrumentalists in a symphony orchestra.