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.”