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The principal conductor of an orchestra or opera company is sometimes referred to as a music director or chief conductor, or by the German words Kapellmeister or Dirigent (or, in the feminine, Dirigentin).
- What do you call the person who directs an orchestra?
- Is a person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir?
What do you call the person who directs an orchestra?
conductor, in music, a person who conducts an orchestra, chorus, opera company, ballet, or other musical group in the performance and interpretation of ensemble works. At the most fundamental level, a conductor must stress the musical pulse so that all the performers can follow the same metrical rhythm.
Is a person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir?
A conductor is a person who stands in front of an orchestra or choir and directs its performance.
