kapellmeister

English

noun
Definitions
  • (music) A leader or conductor of a musical group such as an orchestra.
  • (music) A term used during the baroque and classical period for the person in charge of music at a noble court.

Etymology

Borrowed from German Kapellmeister.

Origin

German (Berlin)

Kapellmeister

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