To conduct
Example: The teacher will conduct the music class today.
Definition
"To conduct" in music means to direct a musical performance, typically by guiding an orchestra or choir using hand gestures and body language to control tempo, dynamics, and expression, ensuring that the ensemble plays cohesively and accurately.
Etymology
The word "to conduct" comes from the Latin 'conducere,' meaning 'to lead or bring together.' Over time, it evolved in English to mean guiding or directing, especially in music, where a conductor leads musicians during performances. Did you know the role of the conductor became prominent only in the 19th century as orchestras grew larger?
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"To conduct" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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