kapellmeister

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Definition of kapellmeister in English English dictionary

A leader or conductor of a musical group such as an orchestra

A term used during the baroque and classical period for the person in charge of music at a noble court

{i} director of a choir, conductor of an orchestra

Hyphenation

ka·pell·meis·ter

Synonyms

conductor, bandmaster

Etymology

() * A direct borrowing of the German term Kapellmeister