lutanist

/'lu:tənist/ Cách viết khác : (lutist) /'lu:tist/

Thân thiện

A lutanist plays a gentle melody on a Renaissance lute.

Definition

Noun: A musician who plays the lute, a stringed instrument with a rounded body and a fretted neck, popular especially during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.

Usage

The word "lutanist" is a specific term for a performer on the lute. It is used in historical, musical, and academic contexts to describe a specialist musician. - The concert featured a renowned lutanist performing works by John Dowland. - In the 16th century, a skilled lutanist was highly valued in royal courts.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The term is often used when discussing early music, Renaissance fairs, or historical reenactments.
  • The museum's exhibit on Elizabethan music included a demonstration by a lutanist in period costume.

Variants and Related Words

• Lutenist (noun): An alternative and equally common spelling for "lutanist."
• Lutist (noun): A more general term that can refer to a player of any lute-like instrument, though it is often used synonymously with "lutanist."

Synonyms

• Lute player: A more descriptive, plain-language synonym.
• Instrumentalist: A general term for a player of a musical instrument.

Related Phrases

• Master lutanist: A phrase used to denote a player of exceptional skill and reputation.
  • He studied for years to become a master lutanist.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a musician who plays the lute

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lutist
• lutenist