choirmaster
2 synonyms for choirmaster, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The person in charge of a choir, who leads its performances and runs rehearsals.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Formed from choir and master, a calque of German Chormeister, and a piecewise doublet of chorusmaster.
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