concertmaster

[ kon-sert-mas-ter, -mah-ster ]

/ ˈkɒn sərtˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər /

noun

the leader of the first violins in a symphony orchestra, who is usually also the assistant to the conductor.

Nearby words

concertina movement, concertina table, concertina wire, concertino, concertize, concertmaster, concertmistress, concerto, concerto grosso, concertstück, concession

Origin of concertmaster

1875–80; translation of German Konzertmeister. See concert (noun), master

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Examples from the Web for concertmaster

My first teacher was my father, a good violinist and concertmaster of the Vilna Symphony Orchestra.
Violin Mastery|Frederick H. Martens
The concertmaster has to develop his own interpretations, subject, of course, to the conductor's ideas.
Violin Mastery|Frederick H. Martens
In appreciation of his performances he received from the King of Prussia the title of Concertmaster.
The Violoncello and Its History|Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski
Like his brother he was also distinguished by the title of Chamber Virtuoso and Concertmaster.
The Violoncello and Its History|Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski

I was concertmaster of the conservatory orchestra while studying with Hubay.
Violin Mastery|Frederick H. Martens

British Dictionary definitions for concertmaster

concertmaster

/ (ˈkɒnsətˌmɑːstə) /

noun

a US and Canadian word for leader (def. 2a)

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