flautist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of flautist
1855–60; < Italian flautista, equivalent to flaut ( o ) flute + -ista -ist
Example Sentences
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By the ‘90s, the instrument had become somewhat passé in rock, but the experimental New York band Mercury Rev made artful use of flautist Suzanne Thorpe, as on this highlight from 1993’s “Boces.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023
The comedic moment came during a discussion on the rising popularity of the flute, as young people are inspired to emulate Lizzo, the American rapper, who is also a classically trained flautist.
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2023
Lady Galway, also a famous flautist who regularly duets on tour with her husband, told BBC News NI of her amazement at the Met Gala.
From BBC • May 3, 2023
A new BBC documentary - Dementia, Music and Us - follows the work of Manchester Camerata and its principal flautist Amina Hussain.
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2022
There should have been other musicians—a flautist, a harmonium player, but we could not afford these.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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