auletic
|au-let-ic|
C2
/ɔːˈlɛtɪk/
relating to the flute
Etymology
Etymology Information
'auletic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aulētikos', where 'aulē' meant 'flute (aulos)'.
Historical Evolution
'aulētikos' passed into Late Latin/Medieval Latin (e.g. 'auleticus') and eventually entered English as the rare adjective 'auletic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'of or relating to the aulos or flute,' and over time it has retained this specialized musical meaning in English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the flute (especially the ancient aulos) or to flute-playing; characteristic of flute music.
The festival featured auletic passages played on reed instruments to accompany the dancers.
Synonyms
flute-relatedflute-likeaulos-related
Last updated: 2025/11/19 14:34