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capellmeister
/ kæˈpɛlˌmaɪstə /
noun
- a person in charge of an orchestra, esp in an 18th-century princely household See also maestro di cappella
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Word History and Origins
Origin of capellmeister1
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Example Sentences
Capellmeister Schnabel, an old acquaintance of Chopin's, had invited the latter to come to a morning rehearsal.
The Elector of Hanover was kind to him, and offered him the post of Capellmeister, with a salary of about fifteen hundred dollars.
It was not likely that King George would look with favor on his former Capellmeister, who had so long deserted his post.
Perhaps Josef might one day become a musician—indeed he might even rise to be Capellmeister.
The head Capellmeister, Werner, was old, but the Prince kept him on account of his long service.
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