music-master
Definition
- Noun:
- A teacher of music: "music-master" refers to a person who instructs others in music, typically as a profession. This term is often used to denote a formal or private teacher of musical skills, such as playing instruments or singing.
Usage Examples
- (A professional instructor for music lessons.)
- (The school's designated teacher of music.)
- (A historical context for a private music tutor.)
Advanced Usage
"to be a music-master": to function as a teacher of music, often implying a formal or respected position.
- He served as a music-master to the royal family. (He was employed as the official music instructor for royalty.)
"music-master and pupil": a traditional relationship of instruction in music.
- The relationship between music-master and pupil was one of discipline and artistry. (The formal dynamic between teacher and student in music.)
Variants and Related Words
- Music (n): the art of combining sounds in a pleasing way.
- She has a deep love for music. (The artistic discipline itself.)
- Master (n): a person with great skill or authority in a field.
- He is a master of the violin. (An expert performer.)
- Music teacher (n): a more common modern term for a music instructor.
- The music teacher at school is very patient. (Synonymous with "music-master," but less archaic.)
Synonyms
- Music teacher: a person who instructs in music.
- Music instructor: a formal tutor or coach in music.
- Professor of music: an academic title for a music teacher at a university (though "music-master" is less formal and more historical).
Related Idioms
- To call the tune: to be in control or direct the action (not directly related to "music-master," but evoking musical authority).
- The music-master called the tune during rehearsals. (He directed the practice sessions.)
- Face the music: to confront the consequences of one's actions.
- The student had to face the music after skipping the music-master's lesson. (He dealt with the repercussions.)
Note: The term "music-master" is somewhat archaic and less common in modern English, where "music teacher" or "music instructor" is preferred. It carries a formal or historical tone, often associated with private instruction in the 18th and 19th centuries.