concert master
First violin seat
The concert master is the principal first violinist in an orchestra, seated closest to the conductor.
This musician leads the string section, sets bowing techniques for the violins, and serves as liaison between the orchestra and conductor.
The concert master traditionally tunes the orchestra and may perform solo passages.
Also spelled concertmaster.
- concertmasterPrincipal first violinist
- first violinOrchestra's leading string player
- first chairLead instrumentalist's position
- orchestraLarge instrumental ensemble
- string sectionBowed instrument ensemble
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