Musikdirektor

music director; chief conductor and artistic head of an orchestra

noun moo-ZEEK-di-rek-tor Rare

Usage Note

Musikdirektor is the senior artistic title for the person responsible for the musical direction of an orchestra or opera house. Often abbreviated GMD for Generalmusikdirektor.

Examples

"Der neue Musikdirektor möchte das Orchester internationaler machen."

Natural Translation

The new music director wants to make the orchestra more international.

Literal Translation

The new music-director wants to make the orchestra more international.

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