maestro

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

Related to MAESTRO

Synonyms: ace, adept, artist, authority, cognoscente, connoisseur, crackerjack (also crackajack), dab [chiefly British], dab hand [chiefly British], fiend, geek, guru, hand, hotshot, expert, master, maven (also mavin), meister, past master, proficient, scholar, shark, sharp, virtuoso, whiz, wizard

Antonyms: amateur, inexpert, nonexpert

Related Words: pro, professional; consultant, hired gun, specialist; addict, aficionado (also afficionado), buff, devotee, enthusiast, fan; craftsman, journeyman; all-rounder [British], jack-of-all-trades, Renaissance man; mistress

Near Antonyms: apprentice, beginner, neophyte, novice; dabbler, dilettante; layman, nonprofessional

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Other Music Terms

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