Kapellmeister definition
(historical) The conductor of a choir or orchestra attached to a German or Austrian court.
noun
The leader of a choir or orchestra.
noun
In German-speaking countries, the director of a choir, chamber orchestra, etc.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
kapellmeister
Plural:
kapellmeistersOrigin of kapellmeister
- German Kapell choir (from Medieval Latin capella chapel) Meister master Meistersinger
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- A direct borrowing of the German term Kapellmeister
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