bandleader

/ˈbændliːdə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbændliːdər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈband-ˌlē-dər/ (ame, mw)

bandleader — 名詞

  • bandleadersingular
  • bandleadersplural

1. the person who directs a band during a performance and often performs with the g

1.名詞B2
釋義

樂隊指揮

帶領樂隊演奏的人

the person who directs a band during a performance and often performs with the group as well

例句

At the wedding, Renata watched the bandleader count in the first song.

在婚宴上，Renata 看著樂隊指揮替第一首歌起拍。

role: count in the first song

The bandleader raised his trumpet and signaled the dancers to move closer.

樂隊指揮舉起小號，示意舞者靠近一點。

bandleader also performs as a player

同義詞
  • conductor

    often directs from the front and may not play an instrument; especially common with orchestras

  • music director

    broader title that can include planning songs, arrangements, and rehearsals

  • bandmaster

    more formal and especially used for military or brass bands

反義詞

文法句型

jazz/wedding/big-band + bandleader

bandleader of + group

用法筆記

Often used for jazz, dance, or wedding bands, especially when the leader sings or plays with the group. For a large classical orchestra, English more often uses conductor.

常見錯誤

❌The conductor of the jazz trio started to sing into the microphone.
✅The bandleader of the jazz trio started to sing into the microphone.
💡'bandleader' fits smaller performing groups where the leader also performs; 'conductor' sounds more orchestral.
❌He is the leader band tonight.
✅He is the bandleader tonight.
💡English uses the compound noun 'bandleader', not 'leader band'.