soittajat
Soittajat is a Finnish noun meaning “players” or “musicians,” depending on the context. It is the plural form of soittaja, an agent noun derived from the verb soittaa, which means to play, typically in reference to playing a musical instrument or performing music. The term is most commonly used to describe instrumentalists within an ensemble, such as an orchestra or band, or members of a group who perform on instruments.
In music contexts, soittajat designates individuals who actively perform by playing an instrument. It can cover
Outside of music, soittajat is rarely used to denote participants in non-musical activities; for games or sports,
Morphology notes: the singular is soittaja; the plural is soittajat. Common related forms include soittajan (genitive)