kapellmeister

Meanings

• A title given to the head conductor of an orchestra or band.

  - "The kapellmeister of the Vienna Philharmonic is renowned for his excellent conducting skills."
  - "In the early 19th century, the position of kapellmeister in a German court orchestra was a highly respected one, as it signified a high level of musical expertise and artistic sensitivity."

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Synonyms

bandmaster , conductor

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kapellmeister
kapelle , Gabrielle , Kappelle , Kapellen , Kapellenmusikant , Kapellenmeisterin , Kapellenmeisterei

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Homophones

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1. Capello (Italian) : An Italian surname meaning 'head' or 'chief'.
   

2. Kabel (German) : A German word meaning 'cable'.
   

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Variants

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kapellmeister , kapellmeisters

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Forms

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Etymology

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The term kapellmeister is derived from the German words 'kapelle' which means 'chapel' or 'orchestra', and 'meister' which means 'master' or 'expert'. Together, the term kapellmeister refers to the head conductor or musical director of an orchestra or band.

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Related Concepts

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1. Orchestra conductor: An orchestra conductor is a person who leads and directs an orchestra or band during a performance. The conductor uses various gestures and body movements to communicate the tempo, dynamics, and other musical details to the orchestra or band members.

2. Musical director: A musical director is a person who is responsible for the overall musical production of a theatrical production, television show, or film. The musical director works closely with the director, choreographer, and cast to select the musical numbers, adapt and arrange the music for the specific production, rehearse and coach the cast on their singing and acting techniques, and oversee the technical aspects of the musical production such as lighting, sound, and sets.

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Culture

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[{"term"=>"Kapellmeister in literature", "description"=>"The term kapellmeister has appeared in various works of literature, often used to describe a character who is a conductor or musical director of an orchestra or band."}, {"term"=>"Kapellmeister in art", "description"=>"The term kapellmeister has also been used in the visual arts, particularly in paintings and sculptures that depict a conductor or musical director of an orchestra or band. Some famous works of art that feature a kapellmeister include the painting 'The Conductor' by Edgar Degas and the sculpture 'The Musician' by Auguste Rodin."}]

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