Maestro

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Maestro is an Italian word for master, used in English as a title or form of address for a distinguished conductor, composer, or music teacher: The maestro lifted his baton.

By extension, maestro applies to anyone who has mastered a craft or skill: a maestro of the grill, the defensive maestro orchestrated the play.

mastery

virtuoso

Supremely accomplished performer

  • expertHighly skilled practitioner
  • geniusPerson of rare brilliance
  • prodigyGifted youth with rare talent

craftsman · artisan · luminary · authority · savant · adept · ace · wizard · whiz · perfectionist

film

Bernstein

Bradley Cooper · Hollywood · directing · screenplay · drama · Oscar · nomination · makeup · prosthetics

conductor

orchestra

Large instrumental ensemble

  • batonSlender rod for leading
  • podiumRaised platform for speakers
  • symphonyExtended composition for orchestra

philharmonic · Bernstein · tempo · downbeat · cue · rehearsal · score · ensemble · concert · conducting

payment

debit card

Payment from checking account

PIN · transaction · bank · merchant · POS · European · payment network

title

honorific

Respectful form of address

address · salutation · distinction · eminence · recognition · courtesy · formality · deference · prestige · acknowledgment

Categories
Opposites
musical expertise and authority

Maestronovice

Inexperienced newcomer to field

beginner · amateur · hack · tyro · neophyte

creative leadership and vision

Maestrofollower

One who supports another

subordinate · lackey · underling · hack · mediocrity

student-teacher relationship

Maestropupil

Learner or eye opening

student · apprentice · protégé · disciple · learner

Phrases
Family

maestra

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G