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Since parting, Shabaka has performed mononymously as a solo flautist and Skinner joined members of Radiohead to form the offshoot band the Smile.—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026 The 43-year-old professional flautist was convicted in 2021 on charges including conspiracy to seize power and sentenced to 11 years in prison.—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026 That includes flautists, violinists, pianists, singers, dancers, magicians, comedians – and a lot more.—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025 The singer/flautist, however, has long been vocal in her support for her LGBTQ fans, and in 2023, her brand Yitty unveiled a line of gender-affirming shapewear.—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for flautist
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Etymology
Italian flautista, from flauto flute, from Old Occitan flaut