Auswendig dirigieren
Example: Der Maestro konnte das komplexe Stück auswendig dirigieren.
Definition
"Auswendig dirigieren" means to conduct a musical piece from memory, without using a score or written notes, demonstrating thorough familiarity and mastery of the composition during a performance or rehearsal.
Etymology
The phrase "auswendig dirigieren" comes from the German words "auswendig," meaning 'by heart' or 'from memory,' and "dirigieren," meaning 'to conduct.' It literally translates to 'conducting by heart,' highlighting the skill of leading music purely from memory.
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