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Stimmführer

section leader; principal player of an orchestral section

noun SHTIM-fue-rer Rare
Arts & Culture Music

Also means

voice leader in a choir

Usage Note

Stimmführer is the lead player of a string section or the lead singer of a choral voice part. The Stimmführer sets bowing, intonation, and tempo cues for the section.

Examples

"Der Stimmführer der zweiten Geigen gab das Zeichen zum Einsetzen."

Natural Translation

The section leader of the second violins gave the cue to enter.

Literal Translation

The voice-leader of the second violins gave the sign to enter.

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