der Chefdirigent
Translation
chief conductor, principal conductor, music director
Examples
Der Chefdirigent leitet das Symphonieorchester.
The chief conductor leads the symphony orchestra.
Er wurde zum neuen Chefdirigenten ernannt.
He was appointed as the new chief conductor.
Grammar Patterns
der Chefdirigent chief conductor The chief conductor raised the baton.
Similar Words
Synonyms: musikalischer Leiter (musical director), Generalmusikdirektor (general music director)
Etymology
Composed of 'Chef' (chief, head) and 'Dirigent' (conductor).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'chief' who 'directs' (conducts) the orchestra.