Usage Note
Dirigierstab is the baton wielded by an orchestra conductor to keep time and shape the ensemble's expression. The shorter, informal word Taktstock is also widely used and considered a near-synonym.
Examples
"Mit einem Schwung des Dirigierstabs setzte die Sinfonie ein."
Natural Translation
With a sweep of the baton, the symphony began.
Literal Translation
With a swing of the conducting-baton, the symphony set in.
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