maestro
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mae·stro

noun \ˈmī-(ˌ)strō\
plural maestros or mae·stri \-ˌstrē\

Definition of MAESTRO

: a master usually in an art; especially : an eminent composer, conductor, or teacher of music

Examples of MAESTRO

  1. <a maestro of the violin>

Origin of MAESTRO

Italian, literally, master, from Latin magister — more at master
First Known Use: 1724

Other Music Terms

cacophony, chorister, concerto, counterpoint, madrigal, obbligato, presto, presto, refrain, riff, segue

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