flautist
Orchestral wind performer
A flautist is a person who plays the flute.
The term is standard in British English, while American English prefers *flutist*.
Both refer to the same thing: The orchestra's principal flautist performed the solo.
Wind player's mouth position
- fingeringNote-playing hand technique
- breath controlManaging exhalation deliberately
- vibratoOscillating pitch effect
- tonguingWind instrument note separation
articulation · trills · runs · phrasing · intonation · dynamics · circular breathing · overtones
Wind instrument performer
- fifeSmall shrill woodwind
- piccoloSmall, high-pitched woodwind
- recorderEnd-blown wooden flute
- ocarinaSmall clay wind instrument
quena · tin whistle · woodwind · flageolet
Large instrumental ensemble
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
- sonataMulti-movement instrumental composition
- chamber musicSmall-group classical compositions
conservatory · masterclass · etude · scales · arpeggios · Mozart · Debussy · Bach
Solo musical performance
- concertLive musical performance
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- stageRaised performance platform
repertoire · interpretation · expression · cadenza · improvisation · sight-reading · memorization · performance anxiety
Unaccompanied performer
- orchestralFor a symphony ensemble
- accompanistOne who plays alongside
- buskerPublic-space entertainer seeking donations
- street performerPublic entertainer seeking tips
session musician · principal · recording artist · studio musician · freelancer
Community-born acoustic songs
- CelticOf Irish-Welsh descent
- klezmerTraditional Ashkenazi folk music
- world musicTraditional international musical styles
embouchure
Wind player's mouth position
- fingeringNote-playing hand technique
- breath controlManaging exhalation deliberately
- vibratoOscillating pitch effect
tonguing · articulation · trills · runs · phrasing · intonation · dynamics · circular breathing · overtones · legato
piper
Wind instrument performer
ocarina · quena · tin whistle · woodwind · flageolet
orchestra
Large instrumental ensemble
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
- sonataMulti-movement instrumental composition
chamber music · conservatory · masterclass · etude · scales · arpeggios · Mozart · Debussy · Bach · Vivaldi
recital
Solo musical performance
- concertLive musical performance
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
stage · repertoire · interpretation · expression · cadenza · improvisation · sight-reading · memorization · performance anxiety · standing ovation
soloist
Unaccompanied performer
- orchestralFor a symphony ensemble
- accompanistOne who plays alongside
- buskerPublic-space entertainer seeking donations
street performer · session musician · principal · recording artist · studio musician · freelancer
folk music
Community-born acoustic songs
- CelticOf Irish-Welsh descent
- klezmerTraditional Ashkenazi folk music
- world musicTraditional international musical styles
- FlutistsLizzo
flautistpercussionist
One who strikes instruments
drummer · timpanist · trumpeter · trombonist · tubist