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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of executant1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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