Lutenist (Noun)
Meaning
A musician who plays the lute.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The court of Henry VIII was known for employing several skilled lutenists who played at state banquets and private gatherings.
- Lutenists during the Renaissance often had to adapt to different playing styles to accommodate the demands of their patrons.
- Elizabethan era music saw a surge in popularity of lutenists as their repertoire of madrigals and fantasies delighted the ears of audiences.
- Historians are often impressed by the polyphonic intricacy exhibited by professional lutenists during the early 17th century.
- Master lutenists require immense technical proficiency, developed through intense dedication to study the many manuscripts from medieval lute masters.