Lutenist: meaning, definitions and examples
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lutenist
[ หluห.tษn.ษชst ]
music profession
A lutenist is a musician who plays the lute, a string instrument with a hollow body and a fretted neck. They often perform historical music that dates back to the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Lutenists are skilled in fingerpicking techniques and may also be involved in composing or arranging music for the lute.
Synonyms
lute player, lutist
Examples of usage
- The lutenist performed a beautiful piece from the 16th century.
- She studied for many years to become a proficient lutenist.
- The lutenist collaborated with a soprano for the concert.
Translations
Translations of the word "lutenist" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lutetista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคฏเฅเคเคฟเคธเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Lutenist
๐ฎ๐ฉ lutis
๐บ๐ฆ ะปััะตะฝััั
๐ต๐ฑ lutnista
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใฅใผใๅฅ่
๐ซ๐ท luthier
๐ช๐ธ lutista
๐น๐ท lรผtinci
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฃจํธ ์ฐ์ฃผ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงุฒู ููุช
๐จ๐ฟ lutnista
๐ธ๐ฐ lutnista
๐จ๐ณ ้ฒ็นๆผๅฅๅฎถ
๐ธ๐ฎ lutnista
๐ฎ๐ธ lรบtuleikari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปััะตะฝะธัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแแกแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lutenist
๐ฒ๐ฝ lutista
Etymology
The term 'lutenist' originated from the word 'lute', which comes from the Italian 'liuto', deriving from the Arabic 'al-สฟลซd', a traditional stringed instrument. The lute itself has a long history dating back to the ancient Middle East and later becoming popular in Europe during the Renaissance. The role of the lutenist developed significantly in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, where the instrument was frequently used in court music and private performances. The presence of lutenists in ensembles became commonplace, as their skillful playing provided a rich harmonic foundation for vocal and instrumental music of the time. The term reflects not only the musician's ability but also the cultural significance of the lute in music history.