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capellmeister
/ kæˈpɛlˌmaɪstə /
noun
- a person in charge of an orchestra, esp in an 18th-century princely household See also maestro di cappella
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Word History and Origins
Origin of capellmeister1
from German, from Kapelle chapel + Meister master
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Example Sentences
Capellmeister Schnabel, an old acquaintance of Chopin's, had invited the latter to come to a morning rehearsal.
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The Elector of Hanover was kind to him, and offered him the post of Capellmeister, with a salary of about fifteen hundred dollars.
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It was not likely that King George would look with favor on his former Capellmeister, who had so long deserted his post.
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Perhaps Josef might one day become a musician—indeed he might even rise to be Capellmeister.
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The head Capellmeister, Werner, was old, but the Prince kept him on account of his long service.
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