What is another word for lutenist?

Pronunciation: [lˈuːtənˌɪst] (IPA)

A lutenist is a musician who specializes in playing the lute, a plucked string instrument that was popular during the Renaissance era. Synonyms for the word lutenist can include lutist, lute player, or even lute virtuoso to indicate an exceptional level of skill. Other synonyms could be Renaissance musician or early music performer, as the lute was a prominent instrument during that time period. The term luteist can also be used interchangeably with lutenist in many cases. Regardless of the word used, a lutenist or one of their synonyms brings a historical and unique sound to any musical performance.

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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Lutenist

A "Second Book of Songs or Airs" was published in 1600, when the composer was at the Danish Court, serving as lutenist to King Christian the Fourth.
"Lyrics from the Song-Books of the Elizabethan Age"
Various
So it was in Petrarch's, who was a lutenist, and who "tried" his verses, to see how they would go to the instrument.
"Stories from the Italian Poets: With Lives of the Writers, Vol. 2"
Leigh Hunt

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