band conductor

Leads musical ensemble

A band conductor is a person who leads a musical band, directing the ensemble's tempo, dynamics, and interpretation through gestures and a baton.

The term typically applies to leaders of concert bands, marching bands, or military bands rather than orchestras: The band conductor raised her baton and the halftime show began.

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podium · harmony · symphony orchestra · pit orchestra · wind ensemble · dynamics · leader · concert master · orchestration · sheet music · music stand · cue · tempo · time signature · arranger · downbeat · rhythm · music theory

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musical role hierarchy

band conductorsideman

Supporting band member

musician · performer · instrumentalist · follower · accompanist

performance function

band conductorperformer

One who entertains audiences

instrumentalist · musician · player · soloist · vocalist

creative hierarchy

band conductorfollower

One who supports another

second chair · understudy · amateur player

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G