maestro

[mahy-stroh]

noun

plural

maestros 

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.

3. a master of any art.

   the maestros of poetry.

maestro

/ ˈmaɪstrəʊ /

noun

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

3. See maestro di cappella

maestro

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of maestro¹

1790–1800; < Italian: master

Word History and Origins

Origin of maestro¹

C18: Italian: master

Example Sentences

A bronchial spasm sent the maestro to hospital.

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Suddenly, as the orchestra rehearsed the Saint-Saëns second piano concerto, the maestro walked angrily off the stage.

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Corman, affectionately known as the “Pope of Pop Cinema,” was a god of low-budget horror, a maestro who could turn a shoestring budget into something glittering, gothic, and gloriously unhinged.

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This is not carefully considered maestros thinking out their strategies, six moves ahead of time.

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Like his father, Mac is unassuming and casual, but where Lorenzo is full of energy, always putting on a show and playing maestro for his customers, Mac is more reserved.

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Related Words

• composer 
• conductor