flautist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of flautist
1855–60; < Italian flautista, equivalent to flaut ( o ) flute + -ista -ist
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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 ● Sep. 11, 2024
Alongside Stan Getz, flautist Mann helped bring Brazilian bossa nova to a curious American mainstream with this cover of the standard by Antônio Carlos Jobim.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
And eagle-eyed viewers spotted the BBC Symphony's lead flautist Michael Cox heroically soldiering through the final stretch, after party streamers threatened to clog up his mouthpiece.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 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 flautist put down his instrument and sang out a Sufi chant.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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