concertmaster
Orchestra's first violin
The concertmaster is the principal first violinist in an orchestra, seated nearest the conductor.
The concertmaster leads the string section, coordinates bowing among the violins, and serves as a liaison between conductor and musicians.
Before a performance, the concertmaster signals the oboe to sound the tuning note.
The British term is leader.
Bowed string instrument
- orchestraLarge instrumental ensemble
- stringsThin flexible lines
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- philharmonicLarge orchestra organization
symphony · section · violas · cellos · double-basses · woodwinds · brass · conductor
Adjusting pitch accuracy
- bowingBending forward in deference
- cueingSignaling when to start
- entriesItems logged or submitted
- leadingGuiding or pacing type
coordinating · markings · fingerings · seating · auditions · solos
Unaccompanied performer
- cadenzasOrnate solo passages
- virtuosityExceptional technical skill
- interpretationAssigned meaning
- phrasingManner of expressing something
dynamics · articulation · intonation · expression · tone · vibrato · projection · memorization
Chief school administrator
Supremely accomplished performer
- masteryComplete skill or control
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- artistryExceptional creative skill
proficiency · finesse · precision · sight-reading · musicianship · double-stops · harmonics
Elevated rank or renown
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
- seniorityRank from length of service
- excellenceOutstanding quality or merit
renown · status · prominence · respect · honor · esteem · recognition · authority
violin
Bowed string instrument
philharmonic · symphony · section · violas · cellos · double-basses · woodwinds · brass · conductor · podium
tuning
Adjusting pitch accuracy
leading · coordinating · markings · fingerings · seating · auditions · solos
soloist
Unaccompanied performer
- cadenzasOrnate solo passages
- virtuosityExceptional technical skill
- interpretationAssigned meaning
phrasing · dynamics · articulation · intonation · expression · tone · vibrato · projection · memorization · recital
principal
Chief school administrator
virtuoso
Supremely accomplished performer
- masteryComplete skill or control
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
artistry · proficiency · finesse · precision · sight-reading · musicianship · double-stops · harmonics
eminence
Elevated rank or renown
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
- seniorityRank from length of service
excellence · renown · status · prominence · respect · honor · esteem · recognition · authority · ranking
- classical musicBach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms
- orchestraorchestra, symphony orchestra, philharmonic, strings, string orchestra
- music jobsmusician, singer, composer, songwriter, producer
- musicianspianist, guitarist, electric guitarist, bassist, vocalist
- Youth Leadership Rolespresident, vice president, secretary, treasurer, captain
- chamber orchestrastrings, violins, violas, cellos, double basses