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Definitions for kapellmeisterkɑˈpɛlˌmaɪ stər, kə-

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

ka•pell•meis•terkɑˈpɛlˌmaɪ stər, kə-(n.)(pl.)-ter, -ters.

  1. Category: Music and Dance

    Ref: conductor (def. 3). 3

Origin of kapellmeister:

1830–40; < G; see chapel , master

Wiktionary

  1. kapellmeister(Noun)

    A leader or conductor of a musical group such as an orchestra.

  2. kapellmeister(Noun)

    A term used during the baroque and classical period for the person in charge of music at a noble court.

    3. Origin: * A direct borrowing of the German term Kapellmeister

Webster Dictionary

  1. Kapellmeister(noun)

    see Capellmeister

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Kapellmeister

    director of an orchestra or choir, more particularly of the band of a German prince.

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