What's the difference between flautist and flutist?

Flautist


Definition:

  • (n.) A player on the flute; a flutist.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Lateral view x rays of a flautist in performance show that there is no variation in vocal tract shape with pitch, and that the larynx is lowered from the rest position when notes are played.
  • (2) Matt Molloy's, Westport, Mayo Matt Molloy is the flautist in The Chieftains, one of Ireland's most successful groups, so, unsurprisingly, his pub is known for its trad music nights as well as its pints.
  • (3) The government and the party are taking good care of the elderly,” said Yu, the flautist, as local officials who were offering a tour of the three-floor facility looked on.
  • (4) After a succession of fine saxophonists - including Joe Farrell, Frank Foster and George Coleman - Jones settled on a resourceful saxophonist and flautist, Sonny Fortune, who remained with him into the leader's 70s.

Flutist


Definition:

  • (n.) A performer on the flute; a flautist.
  • (n.) To move with quick vibrations or undulations; as, a sail flutters in the wind; a fluttering fan.
  • (n.) To move about briskly, irregularly, or with great bustle and show, without much result.
  • (n.) To be in agitation; to move irregularly; to flucttuate; to be uncertainty.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The author, a professional flutist and psychologist, interviewed four pianists noted for their sight-reading abilities.

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