flautist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of flautist
1855–60; < Italian flautista, equivalent to flaut ( o ) flute + -ista -ist
Example Sentences
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Rapper turned flautist André 3000 is also poised to make history.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025
Moving slowly and dinging our bells to prevent collisions, the spectral silhouette of the temple appeared like Brigadoon, and we sought refuge next to an ethereal flautist to wait out the white out.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 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
The musician beat viola player Jaren Ziegler, flautist Sofía Patterson-Gutiérrez, trumpeter Sasha Canter and pianist Ethan Loch from Glasgow, who has been blind since birth.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2022
I stumbled on my part, too lost in reverie, and the flautist fixed me with a look most vexed.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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