[mahy-stroh] 
| 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. |
| maes·tro (mīs'trō) n. pl. maes·tros or maes·tri (-trē) A master in an art, especially a composer, conductor, or music teacher. [Italian, from Latin magister, magistr-, master; see meg- in Indo-European roots.] |
A title for distinguished artists, especially those in music. It may be given to teachers, composers, conductors, or performers. Maestro is Italian for “master.”