🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

指揮棒

Pronunciation / Transliteration: shikibō

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Batuta/bəˈtuːtə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"指揮者は指揮棒を上げて演奏を始めました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or choir.

    "The conductor raised his batuta, signaling the orchestra to begin."
  2. 2

    A term used metaphorically to denote leadership or direction in various contexts.

    "In the meeting, she took the batuta, guiding the discussion towards a resolution."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'batuta' originates from the Portuguese language, derived from the Spanish word 'batuta', which means 'baton'. It has evolved to refer to a conductor's baton in musical contexts, reflecting its historical use in orchestras and musical direction since the 18th century.

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