Copyist: meaning, definitions and examples
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copyist
[ หkษp.iษชst ]
art
A person who transcribes or copies documents, especially one who made copies before the invention of printing.
Synonyms
scribe, scrivener, transcriber
Examples of usage
- He worked as a copyist in a medieval monastery.
- The copyist meticulously reproduced ancient manuscripts by hand.
- The copyist's job was crucial for preserving important historical texts.
music
A musician who transcribes music, especially for different instruments or arrangements.
Synonyms
arranger, orchestrator, transcriber
Examples of usage
- The copyist arranged the orchestral score for a small chamber ensemble.
- She worked as a copyist for a famous composer, adapting his music for various ensembles.
Translations
Translations of the word "copyist" in other languages:
๐ต๐น copista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคเคฒ เคเคฐเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Kopist
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyalin
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะฟะธััะฒะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ kopista
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅญ็ (ใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท copiste
๐ช๐ธ copista
๐น๐ท kopyacฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ฌ์ (pilsaja)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุณุฎ
๐จ๐ฟ opisovaฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ opisovaฤ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅๅ (chฤoxiฤyuรกn)
๐ธ๐ฎ prepisovalec
๐ฎ๐ธ afritari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉัััะผeci
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฌแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kรถรงรผrmษรงi
๐ฒ๐ฝ copista
Word origin
The word 'copyist' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the Middle French word 'copiste'. Copyists played a crucial role in the transmission of knowledge and culture before the widespread use of printing presses. Whether in the fields of art, music, or literature, copyists have been instrumental in preserving and disseminating important works throughout history.
See also: copiable, copier, copious, copyable, copying, copyright, copywriting.