Kapellmeister

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A leader or conductor of a musical group such as an orchestra.
  2. 2
    Person in charge of music at a noble court during the baroque and classical period. historical

    "The daily routine of the Hofkapelle was normally entrusted to the Kapellmeister. This was the most important musical position at court."

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bandmasterbandmasterconductorconductordirectorleader

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"The daily routine of the Hofkapelle was normally entrusted to the Kapellmeister. This was the most important musical position at court."

Etymology

Borrowed from German Kapellmeister.

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