choir-master

The choir-master raises his hands to lead the singers.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A director of a choir: "choir-master" refers to a person who leads, trains, and conducts a choir (a group of singers), often in a church, school, or community setting.

Usage Examples

• (The director led the choir in practice.)
• (She took on the role of leading the choir.)
• (The director needs expertise in music and guiding singers.)

Advanced Usage

• "choir-master's baton": a small stick used by a choir-master to direct the choir during performances.

  • The choir-master raised his baton to signal the start of the hymn. (He used the stick to guide the singers.)

• "assistant choir-master": a secondary director who supports the main choir-master.

  • The assistant choir-master helped with warm-up exercises. (The helper prepared the singers before the main rehearsal.)

Variants and Related Words

• Choir (n): an organized group of singers, especially in a church.

  • The choir sang beautifully during the concert. (The group of singers performed well.)

• Master (n): a person with great skill or authority in a particular field.

  • He is a master of choral music. (He is an expert in directing choirs.)

• Choral (adj): relating to or sung by a choir.

  • The choral piece was led by the choir-master. (The music for choir was conducted.)

Synonyms

• Choir director: a person who directs a choir.
• Choral conductor: a person who conducts a choir or choral group.

Phrasal Verbs

Related Idioms

• "Sing from the same hymn sheet": to agree or work together harmoniously, often used metaphorically.

  • The choir-master ensured everyone sang from the same hymn sheet. (He made sure the choir performed in unison.)

• "Call the tune": to be in control or to make decisions.

  • As choir-master, she called the tune for the entire performance. (She had authority over the musical direction.)