executant

American

[ig-zek-yuh-tuhnt] / ɪgˈzɛk yə tənt /

noun

a person who executes or performs, especially musically.

adjective

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

executant British

/ ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtənt /

noun

a performer, esp of musical works

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Etymology

Origin of executant

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

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