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concertmaster

/ˈkɒnsərtˌmæstər/ /ˈkɑːnsərtˌmæstər/

Meanings
noun
The first violin in a symphony orchestra; normally plays violin solos

Examples :

"The concertmaster of the school orchestra played a beautiful solo. "
music person job organization

Related Words

Illustration school

school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

Illustration symphony

symphony noun

/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/

An extended piece of music of sophisticated structure, usually for orchestra.

"The orchestra played a beautiful symphony at the school concert. "

Illustration violin

violin noun

/ˌvɑe.ɘˈlɘn/ /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/

A musical four-string instrument, generally played with a bow or by plucking the string, with the pitch set by pressing the strings at the appropriate place with the fingers; also any instrument of the violin family.

"My sister plays the violin beautifully in the school orchestra. "

Illustration solo

solo noun

/ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/

A piece of music for one performer.

"My piano teacher assigned a challenging solo for the upcoming recital. "

Illustration played

played verb

/pleɪd/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

Illustration first

first noun

/fɪrst/ /fɜːst/ /fɝst/

The person or thing in the first position.

"He was the first to complete the course."

Illustration solos

solos noun

/ˈsoʊloʊz/

A piece of music for one performer.

"The concert featured several impressive solos on the piano. "

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orchestra noun

/ˈɔːkəstɹə/ /ˈɔɹkəstɹə/

A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including some from strings, woodwind, brass and/or percussion; the instruments played by such a group.

"The orchestra played a beautiful piece of music at the school concert. "

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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normally adverb

/ˈnɔːrməli/ /ˈnɔrməli/

Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time

"My brother normally gets up early for school. "

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plays noun

/pleɪz/

Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.

"Children learn through play."