Authentiek
Example: De band speelde authentiek en bracht de originele sfeer terug.
Definition
"Authentiek" as an adverb in music describes performing or reproducing something in a manner that is true to the original style or spirit, capturing the genuine atmosphere and characteristics of the source material without alteration or modern influence.
Etymology
The word "authentiek" comes from the Greek 'authentikos,' meaning genuine or original. It passed into Latin as 'authenticus' and then into Dutch, retaining its meaning related to truthfulness and originality. Did you know? The term often implies a faithful representation, especially in arts and music.
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"Authentiek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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