What does "concertmaster" mean?

The first violin in a symphony orchestra, which normally plays violin solos.

Concertmaster

Q: What is a synonym for "concertmaster"?

Common synonyms include: concertmeister, first violin, first violin, first violinist, first violinist, leader.

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Noun

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The first violin in a symphony orchestra, which normally plays violin solos. US

Synonyms

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concertmeister first violin first violin first violinist first violinist leader

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"“It’s so great that you have so many sensitive musicians,” said Peter Rainer, a violinist who serves as concertmaster, the link between the musicians and conductor."

Etymology

From concert + master, as a calque of German Konzertmeister. Piecewise doublet of concertmeister.

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first violin symphony orchestra

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