Lutanist: meaning, definitions and examples

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lutanist

 

[ ljuหtษ™หŒnษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A lutanist is a musician who plays the lute, a stringed instrument with a hollow body and a long neck. The lute was especially popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Lutanists are skilled in fingerstyle playing and often perform solo or as part of ensembles, showcasing the lute's soft and mellow tonal qualities. They may also be involved in historical performances, interpreting music from early centuries using period-appropriate techniques and instruments.

Synonyms

lute musician, lute player.

Examples of usage

  • The lutanist performed a beautiful melody at the concert.
  • In the Renaissance, many lutanists were also composers.
  • Lutanists often participate in early music festivals.

Translations

Translations of the word "lutanist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lutador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅเคŸเคพเคจเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lutanist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lutanis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัŽั‚ะฐะฝั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lutanista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒซใ‚ฟใƒ‹ใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lutaniste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lutanista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lutanist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฃจํƒ€๋‹ˆ์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูˆุชุงู†ูŠุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lutanista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lutanista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅขๅก”ๅฐผๆ–ฏ็‰น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lutanist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lutanisti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปัƒั‚ะฐะฝะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒฃแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lutanist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lutanista

Etymology

The term 'lutanist' derives from the word 'lute', which originates from the Arabic word 'al-โ€˜ลซd', meaning 'the wood'. The lute is one of the oldest stringed instruments, with roots tracing back to ancient civilizations. The lute became prominent in Europe during the Middle Ages, evolving into various forms over time. The profession of the lutanist flourished particularly during the Renaissance, when music became a critical element of court life and social gatherings. Lutanists were often highly regarded musicians, playing for nobility and developing intricate compositions. The decline of the lute's popularity in the 18th century led to a decrease in the number of lutanists, but interest in early music has led to a revival of lute playing and performances in modern times.