De artiest
Example: De artiest zingt een mooi lied op het podium.
Definition
"De artiest" refers to a person who performs music, such as singing or playing instruments, often in front of an audience. For example, in the phrase 'De artiest zingt een mooi lied op het podium,' it indicates a musician performing a beautiful song on stage.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de artiest" comes from the French word 'artiste,' which means a person skilled in an art, especially performing arts. The term entered Dutch through cultural exchanges, reflecting the influence of French on artistic vocabulary in Europe. Did you know? The word 'artiste' originally emphasized skill and creativity, not just performance.
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"De artiest" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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