maestro
[ mahy-stroh ]
/ ˈmaɪ stroʊ /
noun, plural maes·tros.
an eminent composer, teacher, or conductor of music: Toscanini and other great maestros.
(initial capital letter)
a title of respect used in addressing or referring to such a person.
a master of any art: the maestros of poetry.
Origin of maestro
1790–1800; < Italian: master
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British Dictionary definitions for maestro
maestro
/ (ˈmaɪstrəʊ) /
noun plural -tri (-trɪ) or -tros
a distinguished music teacher, conductor, or musician
any man regarded as the master of an art: often used as a term of address
Word Origin for maestro
C18: Italian: master
Cultural definitions for maestro
maestro
[ (meye-stroh) ]
A title for distinguished artists, especially those in music. It may be given to teachers, composers, conductors, or performers. Maestro is Italian for “master.”