C0546100 (kŏn′sərt-măs′tər)n. The first violinist in a symphony orchestra.
concertmaster
(ˈkɒnsətˌmɑːstə) or
concertmeister
n (Classical Music) a US and Canadian word for leader2a
con•cert•mas•ter
(ˈkɒn sərtˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər)
n. the principal first violinist in a symphony orchestra, often serving as assistant to the conductor. [1875–80; translation of German Konzertmeister]Translationsконцертмейстер
Concertmaster
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Concertmaster
(1) The first violinist of an orchestra; performs the violin solos and sometimes replaces the conductor at rehearsals. In 18th-century instrumental chamber groups, the concertmaster served as conductor.
(2) The leader of one of the string groups in an orchestra (violas, cellos, basses).
(3) A pianist who accompanies vocalists during their concert performances and helps them prepare their parts.