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Maestro

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Title of respect given to a master musician
For other uses, seeMaestro (disambiguation).
"Maestra" redirects here. For the 2012 documentary film, seeMaestra (film).
Herbert von Karajan conducting in 1941

Maestro (/ˈmstr/; from the Italianmaestro[maˈestro;maˈɛstro], meaning "master" or "teacher,"[1] plural: maestros or maestri) is an honorific title of respect, sometimes abbreviated Mo. The term is most commonly used in the context of Westernclassical music andopera, in line with the ubiquitous use ofItalian musical terms. The feminine form of the word ismaestra (pl.maestre).

The word is often used outside of music to refer to individuals of great skill or virtuosity.Roger Federer, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, is nicknamedthe Swiss Maestro by fans.[2]

In music

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The wordmaestro is most often used in addressing or referring toconductors. Less frequently, one might refer to respectedcomposers,performers,impresarios,musicologists, andmusic teachers.

In the world ofItalian opera, the title is also used to designate a number of positions within the orchestra and company that have specific duties during rehearsal and performance. These include:

  • Maestro sostituto ormaestro collaboratore: musicians who act asrépétiteurs and assistant conductors during performances.
  • Maestro concertatore: the keyboardcontinuo player, who prepares singers and leads rehearsals.[3]
  • Maestro direttore: the leader of the first violins of the orchestra (seeconcertmaster), who may also have administrative duties such as hiring and paying musicians.[4]
  • Maestro suggeritore: theprompter.

See also

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References

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  1. ^"Online Etymology Dictionary".Archived from the original on 2011-09-23. Retrieved2009-10-11.
  2. ^Krishnan, Shivom (2025-02-25)."Roger Federer called 'washed' by ex-American pro in playful banter after Swiss' unique practice session resurfaces".www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved2025-03-03.
  3. ^Sadie, Stanley;Tyrrell, John, eds. (2001). "Maestro concertatore".The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2nd ed.). London:Macmillan Publishers.ISBN 978-1-56159-239-5.
  4. ^Sadie, Stanley;Tyrrell, John, eds. (2001). "Maestro direttore".The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2nd ed.). London:Macmillan Publishers.ISBN 978-1-56159-239-5.

Further reading

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