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noun
A leader or conductor of a musical group such as an orchestra.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: conductor, bandmaster
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Person in charge of music at a noble court during the baroque and classical period.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Borrowed from German Kapellmeister.
