Choirmaster

Pronunciation: /ˈkwaɪərˌmæstər/

Definitions of choirmaster

noun A person who leads a choir or directs its singing

Example Sentences

A1 The choirmaster led the choir in singing Christmas carols.

A2 The choirmaster taught the singers how to harmonize their voices.

B1 The choirmaster organized regular rehearsals to prepare for the upcoming concert.

B2 The choirmaster was praised for his ability to bring out the best in each member of the choir.

C1 The choirmaster was a highly respected figure in the music community, known for his exceptional leadership skills.

C2 Under the guidance of the choirmaster, the choir delivered a flawless performance at the prestigious music festival.

Examples of choirmaster in a Sentence

formal The choirmaster led the singers in a flawless performance of Handel's Messiah.

informal The choirmaster is really strict about everyone being on time for rehearsals.

slang I heard the choirmaster is a total choir nerd, but in a good way.

figurative As the choirmaster of the family, she always kept everyone in harmony during the holidays.

Grammatical Forms of choirmaster

• past tense: choirmastered
• plural: choirmasters
• comparative: more choirmaster
• superlative: most choirmaster
• present tense: choirmasters
• future tense: will choirmaster
• perfect tense: have choirmastered
• continuous tense: is choirmastering
• singular: choirmaster
• positive degree: choirmaster
• infinitive: to choirmaster
• gerund: choirmastering
• participle: choirmastered

Origin and Evolution of choirmaster

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'choirmaster' originated from the combination of 'choir' and 'master', referring to the person in charge of a choir.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to simply describe the person leading a choir, the term 'choirmaster' has evolved to encompass a wider range of responsibilities including conducting, training, and directing musical performances within a choral setting.