Choirmaster: meaning, definitions and examples
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choirmaster
[ หkwaษชษrหmษหstษr ]
musical leader
A choirmaster is a person who conducts a choir and is responsible for the musical direction and performance of the group. This role typically involves selecting the music, rehearsing the choir, and ensuring the vocal parts are harmonized effectively. The choirmaster may also manage various logistical aspects, such as scheduling rehearsals and performances. In some settings, the choirmaster serves as a music educator, helping choir members to improve their vocal techniques. They play a crucial role in both religious and secular musical contexts.
Synonyms
choir director, choral leader, conductor.
Examples of usage
- The choirmaster led the group in a beautiful rendition of a classic hymn.
- During rehearsals, the choirmaster emphasized the importance of vocal dynamics.
- The choir's success was largely due to the choirmaster's dedication and expertise.
Translations
Translations of the word "choirmaster" in other languages:
๐ต๐น regente de coro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฏเค เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคฆเฅเคถเค
๐ฉ๐ช Chorleiter
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengarah paduan suara
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะธัะธะณะตะฝั ั ะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ dyrygent chรณru
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅฑๆๆฎ่
๐ซ๐ท chef de chลur
๐ช๐ธ director de coro
๐น๐ท koro ลefi
๐ฐ๐ท ํฉ์ฐฝ ์งํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฆุฏ ุฌููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ sbormistr
๐ธ๐ฐ zbormajster
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฑๆๆฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ zborovodja
๐ฎ๐ธ kรณrstjรณri
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ะพั ะถะตัะตะบัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแ แแก แฎแแแแซแฆแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xor rษhbษri
๐ฒ๐ฝ director de coro
Etymology
The word 'choirmaster' is derived from the combination of 'choir' and 'master'. The term 'choir' comes from the Latin 'chorus', which refers to a group of singers, and has its roots in the Greek word 'choros', meaning a dance, typically performed by a group. The term 'master' originates from the Old English 'mรฆster', which means 'one having control or authority'. The role of a choirmaster can be traced back to medieval times when choirs were integral to religious ceremonies, and skilled individuals were needed to lead these groups. As music evolved, the responsibilities of the choirmaster expanded beyond religious contexts, encompassing various genres and settings, including school choirs and community ensembles.