lutenist

or lu·ta·nist

[ loot-n-ist ]

noun

1. a person who plays the lute.

lutenist

/ ˈluːtɪst; ˈluːtənɪst /

noun

1. a person who plays the lute

Word History and Origins

Origin of lutenist¹

1590–1600; < Medieval Latin lūtānista, derivative of lūtāna lute; -ist

Word History and Origins

Origin of lutenist¹

C17: from Medieval Latin lūtānista, from lūtāna, apparently from Old French lut lute ¹

Example Sentences

Founded in 2018 by the lutenist Thomas Dunford, Jupiter is based in France but encompasses a shifting confederation of artists from all over.

From New York Times

Said to have been an extraordinary lutenist, Dowland was ever conniving, ever complaining, ever in debt, ever ingratiating himself in court, ever scheming.

From Los Angeles Times

In this sense, measuring time irreversibility might reflect how singular a particular composer’s style is—the difference, say, between the gaudy violinist Nicolo Paganini and the melancholy lutenist John Dowland.

From Scientific American

Back to Back Bach Tesserae Baroque presents solo lute and chamber works by Bach featuring lutenist Thomas Dunford.

From Los Angeles Times

Have you ever wondered, perhaps in a darker moment, what an album featuring noted lutenist Sting crooning alongside sporadic novelty hitmaker Shaggy might sound like?

From The Guardian