executant

[ ig-zek-yuh-tuhnt ]

noun

1. a person who executes or performs, especially musically.

adjective

1. of or relating to a performer, especially a musician.
2. performing, especially in public.

executant

/ ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtənt /

noun

1. a performer, esp of musical works

Word History and Origins

Origin of executant¹

From the French word exécutant, dating back to 1855–60. See execute, -ant

Example Sentences

Chopin as a composer as well as an executant justified on this occasion the opinion previously expressed about him.

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And many facts in the history of his career as an executant would seem to confirm the correctness of such a feeling.

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However, not only as a creative artist, but also as an executant, Chopin was at the zenith of his power.

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Chopin always shrank from the display of his powers as a mere executant.

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With a Biographical Sketch of Schnabel and an account of his activity as an executant, composer and teacher.

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