Maestro

Maestro (/ˈmaɪstroʊ/; from the Italian maestro [maˈestro; maˈɛstro], meaning "master" or "teacher") is an honorific title of respect.

Description

The term is most commonly used in the context of Western classical music and opera, in line with the ubiquitous use of Italian musical terms.

The word maestro is most often used in addressing or referring to conductors.

Less frequently, one might refer to respected composers, performers, impresarios, and music teachers.

In the world of Italian opera, the term is also used for musicians who act as répétiteurs and assistant conductors during performances (maestro sostituto or maestro collaboratore).

Even the prompter (maestro suggeritore) may be referred to by this title.

See also

• Maestro (game)
• Pandit
• Ustad
• Virtuoso

External links

• Maestro @ Wikipedia