conducting

Meanings

• verb

  The act of directing an orchestra or choir.

  - "The conductor was conducting the orchestra with great enthusiasm."
  - "During the concert, the conductor was conducting the symphony."

• verb

  To guide or control the actions of others.

  - "The manager conducted the team to victory."
  - "The teacher conducted the class in a disciplined manner."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

belead , direct , lead , manage , oversee , run , supervise , accompany , belead , escort , guide , lead , steer , act , behave , carry on , carry , convey , transmit

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with conducting
conduit , conductive , inductive , perductive

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Variants

List of all variants of conducting that leads to same result
conduct , conducted , conductibilities , conductibility , conductible , conducting , conducts

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'conductus', meaning 'led' or 'guided'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that some conductors use batons with unique shapes or materials to differentiate their conducting style?

2. The first known use of a baton to conduct an orchestra was in the late 1600s.

3. The most famous conducting position, with both hands raised above the head, is called the 'V' position.

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Related Concepts

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1. Orchestra: A large group of musicians playing instruments.

2. Choir: A group of singers who perform together.

3. Music theory: The study of the language and practice of music.

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Culture

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In music, conducting is a highly specialized skill that requires a deep understanding of music theory, rhythm, and tempo. Conductors use a variety of gestures to communicate with the orchestra or choir, guiding them through complex compositions. Conducting has been a significant part of Western classical music for centuries, with famous conductors like Toscanini, Bernstein, and Karajan leaving lasting legacies.

How to Memorize "conducting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a conductor standing in front of an orchestra, using gestures to guide the musicians.
   - Imagine yourself as a conductor, leading an orchestra through a symphony.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'conducting' with the image of a conductor leading an orchestra.
   - Think of the word 'conducting' as a synonym for 'guiding' or 'leading'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Crazy Conductor Conducts Cool Compositions' to remember the meaning of 'conducting'.
   - Create a mental image of a conductor to help you remember the word.

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