De concertmeester
Example: De concertmeester leidt het orkest tijdens elke uitvoering nauwkeurig.
Definition
"De concertmeester" is the lead violinist in an orchestra who guides and coordinates the musicians during performances, often acting as the liaison between the conductor and the orchestra. This role is crucial for ensuring the orchestra plays cohesively and expressively.
Etymology
The term "de concertmeester" comes from Dutch, combining 'concert,' referring to a musical performance, and 'meester,' meaning master or leader. Together, it literally means 'concert master,' highlighting the position's leadership and expertise within the orchestra.
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"De concertmeester" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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