conductors
They lead orchestras
Conductors is the plural of conductor, which centers on leading or conveying.
An orchestra conductor directs musicians, interpreting the score and coordinating performance.
A train conductor manages passengers and operations aboard the cars.
In physics, a conductor is a material that transmits heat or electricity: Copper and silver are excellent conductors.
The word implies something that channels flow—whether of music, passengers, or electrons.
Distinguished musical leader
- batonSlender rod for leading
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- philharmonicLarge orchestra organization
concertmaster · podium · rehearsal · score · tempo · downbeat · cue · interpretation
Reddish-brown metallic element
- wireThin metallic conductor
- currentDirected flow of charge
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- insulatorSubstance resisting energy flow
semiconductor · circuit · voltage · ampere · ohm · electrons · cable · filament
Reddish-brown metallic element
- aluminumElement thirteen
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- goldElement seventy-nine
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
iron · steel · brass · bronze · nickel · zinc · tin · graphite
Rate of musical performance
- dynamicsStudy of forces
- crescendoGradual increase in loudness
- fortissimoVery loud, musically
- pianissimoExtremely quiet, in scores
legato · staccato · adagio · allegro · presto · rubato · fermata · cue
maestro
Distinguished musical leader
- batonSlender rod for leading
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
philharmonic · concertmaster · podium · rehearsal · score · tempo · downbeat · cue · interpretation · gesture
copper
Reddish-brown metallic element
- wireThin metallic conductor
- currentDirected flow of charge
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
insulator · semiconductor · circuit · voltage · ampere · ohm · electrons · cable · filament · electrode
copper
Reddish-brown metallic element
platinum · iron · steel · brass · bronze · nickel · zinc · tin · graphite · tungsten
tempo
Rate of musical performance
- dynamicsStudy of forces
- crescendoGradual increase in loudness
- fortissimoVery loud, musically
pianissimo · legato · staccato · adagio · allegro · presto · rubato · fermata · cue · downbeat
ticket collector
Verifies paid passage
trolley · fare · passenger · route · commuter · railway · transit · punch · uniform · announcement
Bernstein
- notable peoplepoliticians, artists, leaders, writers, scientists
- European Railtrains, tracks, platforms, rail network, train stations
- music professionalsarrangers, orchestrators
- Railroad Historyrailroad barons, railroad workers, rail workers, firemen, brakemen
- railroad jobsengineers, brakemen, firemen, switchmen, yardmasters
- Slavery EscapeUnderground Railroad, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, runaways, fugitives
conductorsfollowers
People who support someone
performers · musicians · instrumentalists · players · subordinates
conductorsinsulators
Materials blocking energy transfer
nonconductors · dielectrics · insulating materials · resistors · rubber
conductorsinsulators
Materials blocking energy transfer
nonconductors · insulating materials · styrofoam · fiberglass · wool
- train conductorRailroad passenger attendant
- band conductorOne who directs musicians
- choir conductorLeader of vocal ensemble
- conductor's batonOrchestral directing implement
- bus conductorTransit employee collecting payments
- orchestra conductorLeader of musical ensemble