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noun, plural maes·tros.
1.
an eminent composer, teacher, or conductor of music: Toscanini and other great maestros.
2.
(initial capital letter) a title of respect used in addressing or referring to such a person.
3.
a master of any art: the maestros of poetry.
Origin:
1790–1800; < Italian: master
1790–1800; < Italian: master
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World English Dictionary
| maestro (ˈmaɪstrəʊ) | |
| —n , pl -tri, -tros | |
| 1. | a distinguished music teacher, conductor, or musician |
| 2. | any man regarded as the master of an art: often used as a term of address |
| 3. | See maestro di cappella |
| [C18: Italian: master] | |
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Word Origin & History
maestro
1797, "master of music, great teacher or composer," from It. maestro, lit. "master," from L. magisterium, acc. of magister (see master). Applied in It. to eminent musical composers. Meaning "conductor, musical director" is short for maestro di cappella (1724), lit. "master
EXPANDof the chapel" (cf. Ger. kapellmeister).
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American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
maestro [(meye-stroh)]A title for distinguished artists, especially those in music. It may be given to teachers, composers, conductors, or performers. Maestro is Italian for “master.”
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