Also means
the raised stand from which a conductor leads an orchestra
Usage Note
Dirigierpult combines a raised platform with a music stand. The conductor faces the orchestra from here, using gestures with baton and hands. Conductors who conduct without a score at the Dirigierpult are considered exceptional.
Examples
"Die Dirigentin stand am Dirigierpult und gab mit klaren Gesten den Einsatz."
Natural Translation
The conductor stood at the podium and gave the cue with clear gestures.
Literal Translation
The conductor(f) stood at the conducting-podium and gave with clear gestures the entry.
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