maestro

[ mahy-stroh ]
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noun,plural maes·tros.
  1. an eminent composer, teacher, or conductor of music: Toscanini and other great maestros.

  2. (initial capital letter) a title of respect used in addressing or referring to such a person.

  1. a master of any art: the maestros of poetry.

Origin of maestro

1
1790–1800; <Italian: master

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British Dictionary definitions for maestro

maestro

/ (ˈmaɪstrəʊ) /


nounplural -tri (-trɪ) or -tros
  1. a distinguished music teacher, conductor, or musician

  2. any man regarded as the master of an art: often used as a term of address

Origin of maestro

1
C18: Italian: master

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Cultural definitions for maestro

maestro

[ (meye-stroh) ]


A title for distinguished artists, especially those in music. It may be given to teachers, composers, conductors, or performers. Maestro is Italian for “master.”

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