maestro

maes·tro

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mahy-stroh]
- /ˈmaɪ stroʊ/
- /ˈmaɪ.strəʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-stroh]
- /ˈmaɪ stroʊ/

Definitions of maestro word

noun plural maestro an eminent composer, teacher, or conductor of music: Toscanini and other great maestros. 1
noun plural maestro (initial capital letter) a title of respect used in addressing or referring to such a person. 1
noun plural maestro a master of any art: the maestros of poetry. 1
noun maestro A distinguished musician, esp. a conductor of classical music. 1
noun maestro expert, master 1
noun maestro conductor 1

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Origin of maestro

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

1790-1800; < Italian: master

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Parts of speech for Maestro

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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maestro popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for maestro

noun maestro

composer — A composer is a person who writes music, especially classical music.
conductor — A conductor is a person who stands in front of an orchestra or choir and directs its performance.
master — botmaster
teacher — a person who teaches or instructs, especially as a profession; instructor.
bandleader — A bandleader is the person who conducts a band, especially a jazz band.

All 12 Synonyms of maestro