Meaning & use

flute player

noun·Everyday

A person who plays the flute, especially as a skilled musician or performer.

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The flute player's solo brought the entire orchestra hall to silence.

She has trained as a flute player since she was seven years old.

A note on using this word

Flute player is a plain, descriptive term; 'flutist' and 'flautist' are the more formal single-word alternatives.

Words with a similar meaning

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