capellmeister

/ kæˈpɛlˌmaɪstə /

noun

1. See maestro di cappella
   a person in charge of an orchestra, esp in an 18th-century princely household See also maestro di cappella

Word History and Origins

Origin of capellmeister¹

from German, from Kapelle chapel + Meister master

Example Sentences

Capellmeister Schnabel, an old acquaintance of Chopin's, had invited the latter to come to a morning rehearsal.

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The Elector of Hanover was kind to him, and offered him the post of Capellmeister, with a salary of about fifteen hundred dollars.

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It was not likely that King George would look with favor on his former Capellmeister, who had so long deserted his post.

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Perhaps Josef might one day become a musician—indeed he might even rise to be Capellmeister.

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The head Capellmeister, Werner, was old, but the Prince kept him on account of his long service.

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