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choirmaster

American

[kwahyuhr-mas-ter, -mah-ster] / ˈkwaɪərˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər /

noun

the director of a choir.

choirmaster British

/ ˈkwaɪəˌmɑːstə /

noun

a person who trains, leads, or conducts a choir

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of choirmaster

First recorded in 1855–60; choir + master

Example Sentences

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Appearing alongside comedians Alex Brooker and Harriet Kemsley, choirmaster Gareth Malone and former Love Island contestant Luca Bish, she took third place.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

He became interested in the organ from an early age and said he drove the choirmaster at his church crazy by reaching up and playing the keys while the chorus rehearsed.

From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2023

The mysterious choirmaster reportedly worked at the Cologne Cathedral in what is now considered Köln, Germany, where he served shepherd crook candies to the young singers occupied during long Living Creche ceremonies.

From Fox News • Dec. 19, 2021

Benecdict also visited his brother, a longtime choirmaster in Regensburg, at his apartment.

From Washington Times • Jun. 20, 2020

“Dr. Throckmorton offered me a job as Chumley Prep’s new middle school choirmaster and music instructor!”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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