music director

music director — 名詞

1. a person whose job is to plan, choose, and lead the musical activities of an org

1.名詞B2
釋義

音樂總監

負責音樂活動規劃與領導的人

a person whose job is to plan, choose, and lead the musical activities of an organization such as a school, church, orchestra, or theatre company, making decisions about what pieces will be performed and how they are rehearsed

例句

Mrs. Okafor, our music director, taught the choir how to sing in four-part harmony.

我們的音樂總監 Okafor 女士教合唱團如何唱出四部和聲。

used as a title after a name: '[Name], music director'

The cathedral's music director chose six hymns and two organ pieces for the Easter service.

這座大教堂的音樂總監為復活節禮拜選了六首讚美詩和兩首管風琴曲。

collocation: music director of [organization]

常見搭配
  • appoint a music director
  • serve as music director
  • retire as music director
  • assistant music director
  • the music director of the orchestra
  • the school's music director
同義詞
  • conductor

    focuses on leading performances with a baton or hands; a music director often also conducts, but not all conductors are music directors

  • musical director

    identical in meaning; used especially in theatre and musical productions

  • choirmaster

    specifically leads a choir; narrower than music director

  • bandleader

    leads a band, especially in jazz or popular music; less formal

文法句型

the music director of [organization]

[Person's Name] is music director

用法筆記

This phrase can be used either as a job description after a name (e.g. 'Laura Chen, music director') or as a general role title with an article (e.g. 'the music director of the orchestra'). It is not typically used in the plural.

常見錯誤

The music director conducted the singers every morning.
The music director led the rehearsals every morning.
'Conduct' refers specifically to leading a performance with hand gestures; 'music director' often describes a broader planning role that may or may not include conducting.

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