Maestro | noun | \ˈmī-(ˌ)strō\ | The term originates from the Italian “maestro”, meaning “master” or “teacher”). It is used as an honorific for prominent classical music and opera conductors, and less so for solosts, and teachers. In Italian opera, the term is used for musicians who act as répétiteurs (accompanist, tutor or coaches) as well as assistant conductors during performances (maestro sostituto or maestro collaboratore).
Usage | “The venerable maestro took an immediate liking to the players and was delighted with their performance.”
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