flautist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of flautist
1855–60; < Italian flautista, equivalent to flaut ( o ) flute + -ista -ist
Example Sentences
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His time as a flautist left a lasting impression, he said.
From BBC
A classical flautist, Maria Kolesnikova helped lead the peaceful street protests in 2020, becoming hugely popular for her seemingly boundless energy and optimism.
From BBC
The flautist put down his instrument and sang out a Sufi chant.
From Literature
Some of those people were the ancestors of composer, sound artist and flautist Rob Mackay.
From BBC
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
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