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lutenist

lutenist

1 9.9
A person who plays the lute, an old string instrument like a small guitar
  • noun
  • /ˈluːtənɪst/
translation icon : lutista
  • As a renowned lutenist, she often played during historical reenactments, showcasing authentic music from the Baroque period.
  • find a lutenist

Examples

  • Did you see the lutenist play at the festival?

  • The renowned lutenist captivated the audience with his delicate performance.

  • During the recital, a young lutenist played pieces from the Baroque era.

  • She studied with a master lutenist to perfect her technique on the instrument.

  • The lutenist performed beautifully at the concert.

  • The talented lutenist performed beautifully at the Renaissance fair, enchanting the audience with his melodies.

  • The music teacher invited a professional lutenist to give a workshop on playing techniques for students interested in early music.

Synonyms

lutanist
vslutenist
9.9

A musician who plays the lute, an old string instrument

is tied to Renaissance and Baroque players rather than modern ones
lutist
vslutenist
9.9

A musician who plays the lute

is specific to players associated with historical music periods

Surface Forms

lutenist singular
lutenists plural

Morphology

lutenist = lute (transparent) = lute + ist

Formed by the noun 'lute' plus the agentive suffix '-ist' meaning 'a person who plays or is skilled in', so the meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

The word lutenist comes from the instrument name lute plus the ending -ist meaning a person who plays it; lute comes from Arabic al-ʿūd, which means 'the wood', so a lutenist is simply someone who plays that wooden, stringed instrument.