CultureAugust 16, 2026

luthier

LOO-tee-er

Definition

A person who makes or repairs stringed instruments, such as sitars, guitars, or violins.

Etymology

The word comes from the French 'luthier,' derived from 'luth,' meaning lute, which ultimately traces back to the Arabic 'al-'ūd,' the name for the stringed instrument.

In the news

The article mentions Rishab Rikhiram Sharma comes from a family of luthiers, establishing the professional lineage of instrument makers that shaped his early musical foundation.

Rishab Rikhiram Sharma announces ‘Sitar for Mental Health’ at London’s Royal Albert Hall this October 2026

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