maestro
noun
mae·stro
ˈmī-(ˌ)strō 
plural maestros or maestri
ˈmī-ˌstrē
: a master usually in an art
especially
: an eminent composer, conductor, or teacher of music
Examples of maestro in a Sentence
a maestro of the violin
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Most touching were the moments of partnership between not just the three veteran maestros but the band.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Playwright Richard Greenberg was the maestro of shimmering verbal arias.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
The 53-year-old maestro of merengue strode onto the stage clad in a striking brown leather suit, complete with delicate chains and a full-fledged cowboy hat.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But even established Italian maestros are paying more attention to the audience, added del Brocco.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 23 May 2025
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Playwright Richard Greenberg was the maestro of shimmering verbal arias.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
The 53-year-old maestro of merengue strode onto the stage clad in a striking brown leather suit, complete with delicate chains and a full-fledged cowboy hat.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
But even established Italian maestros are paying more attention to the audience, added del Brocco.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 23 May 2025
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“Maestro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maestro. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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from Italian maestro, literally "master," from Latin magister "master, one who holds a higher political office" — related to magistrate, master
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