lutanist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who plays the lutan, a stringed musical instrument.

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Synonyms

lutist

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Variants

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lutanist , lutanists , lutenist , lutenists

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Etymology

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From the Italian word 'lutanista' meaning 'player' or 'performer' and the Latin word 'lutea' meaning 'yellow' or 'orange', referring to the yellowish color of the lutan's body.

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Trivia

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1. The lutan was popularized in the 16th century by musicians like John Dowland and Alfonso Ferrabosco.

2. The lutanist's main technique is called 'fingerstyle', which involves plucking the strings directly with the fingers.

3. The lutan is also known as the 'theorbo lute', as it is a type of lute with a long, extended neck called a 'theorbo neck'.

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1. Lute: A six- or ten-stringed plucked string instrument with a pear-shaped body, similar to the lutan but larger and with a longer neck. The lute is an older and more popular instrument in the Western classical music tradition.

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Culture

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In Western classical music, the lutanist is a specialist in playing the lutan, a plucked string instrument with a pear-shaped body. The instrument is known for its sweet and mellow sound. Lutanists have been an integral part of music ensembles since the Renaissance period.

How to Memorize "lutanist"

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3. mnemonics
   

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