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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConductor
/kənˈdʌk.tər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir.
"The conductor raised his baton, signaling the orchestra to begin." - 2
A material or object that allows the flow of electric current.
"Copper is widely used as a conductor in electrical wiring."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin conductor, meaning 'one who leads or directs,' originating from the verb conducere (con- 'together' + ducere 'to lead'). In Middle English, the term originally referred to a guide or escort before evolving in the 18th century to encompass musical direction and electrical conductivity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Conductor" is said worldwide
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conducteur
Transliteration: kɔ̃.dyk.tœʁ
"Le conducteur a dirigé l'orchestre avec passion."
Dirigent
Transliteration: diˈʁiːɡɛnt
"Der Dirigent leitete das Orchester mit großer Präzision."
direttore d'orchestra
Transliteration: direttore d'orchestra
"Il direttore d'orchestra ha iniziato il concerto con un gesto elegante."
director de orquesta
Transliteration: diɾekˈtoɾ de oɾˈkesta
"El director de orquesta levantó la batuta para comenzar la sinfonía."
maestro
Transliteration: maˈeʁtu
"O maestro conduziu a orquestra com maestria."
निर्देशक
Transliteration: nirdeshak
"निर्देशक ने संगीत कार्यक्रम का संचालन किया।"
指挥
Transliteration: zhǐhuī
"指挥用手势指示乐团开始演奏。"
지휘자
Transliteration: jihwija
"지휘자는 오케스트라를 지휘했다."
指揮者
Transliteration: shikisha
"指揮者はオーケストラを指揮しました。"
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