lutist

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

Thân thiện

A lutist plays a gentle melody on a wooden lute.

Definition

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

Usage

The word "lutist" is used to specifically identify a person whose skill or profession is playing the lute. It is a formal term often found in historical, musical, and academic contexts.

Examples

• The court lutist performed a beautiful piece for the king.
• She is a renowned lutist, specializing in Renaissance music.
• The ensemble featured a lutist, a viol player, and a singer.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically to describe someone who skillfully navigates complex or delicate situations, though this is rare and poetic.
  • He was a lutist of diplomacy, plucking the strings of negotiation with great care.

Variants and Related Words

• Lutenist (noun): This is a common variant spelling and is fully interchangeable with "lutist."
• Lute (noun): The instrument played by a lutist.
• Lute playing (noun phrase): The act or skill of playing the lute.

Synonyms

• Musician (general term)
• Instrumentalist (general term)
• Performer (general term)

Antonyms

• There is no direct antonym, but general opposites could include non-musician or listener.

Related Phrases

• Master lutist: Denotes a lutist of exceptional skill and expertise.
• Lute music: The repertoire or compositions written for the lute.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a musician who plays the lute

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lutanist
• lutenist