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ˈkɒn sərtˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stərcon·cert·mas·ter
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concertmasternoun
The first violin in a symphony orchestra; normally plays violin solos
Etymology: A calque of Konzertmeister.
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Concertmaster
The concertmaster (from the German Konzertmeister), first chair (U.S.) or leader (U.K.) is the principal first violin player in an orchestra (or clarinet in a concert band). After the conductor, the concertmaster is the second-most significant leader in an orchestra, symphonic band or other musical ensemble.
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Concertmaster
The concertmaster is the leader of the first violin section of an orchestra. In the UK, the term commonly used is leader. Any violin solo in an orchestral work is played by the concertmaster. It is usually required that the concertmaster be the most skilled musician in the section, experienced at learning music quickly, and counting rests and observing the conductor for the rest of the section to follow. The concertmaster is the leader of not only the string section, but of the entire orchestra, subordinate only to the conductor. The concertmaster sits to the conductor's left, closest to the audience, and makes decisions regarding bowing and other technical details of violin playing for the violins, and sometimes all of the string players. The concertmaster performs violin solos that are present in orchestral works. The concertmaster leads the orchestra in tuning before concerts and rehearsals, and other technical aspects of orchestra management. Leading the tuning is not just a mere formality; if the concertmaster believes that a section is not adequately tuned, he or she will signal to the oboe player to play another "A".
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Concertmaster in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Concertmaster in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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