Authentic
Example: The musician's authentic style captivated the entire audience.
Definition
"Authentic" in music describes a style or performance that is genuine, true to its origins, and free from imitation or artificiality. It conveys a sense of originality and sincerity, often reflecting the artist's true cultural or personal expression.
Etymology
The word "authentic" comes from the Greek word 'authentikos,' meaning 'original' or 'genuine.' It passed into Latin as 'authenticus' before entering English in the late Middle Ages. Did you know? The term originally emphasized legal or official authority before evolving to describe genuineness in art and music.
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"Authentic" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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