KAPELLMEISTER


Meaning of KAPELLMEISTER in English

[ kə'pɛlˌmʌɪstə ]

■ noun (in German-speaking countries) the leader or conductor of an orchestra or choir.

Origin

C19: Ger., from Kapelle 'court orchestra' + Meister 'master'.

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