1. The leader of the first violin section in an orchestra; the principal first violinist.
Usage: Also spelled 'concertmaster' in American English.; German loanword; common in classical music contexts.

Examples

• The concertmeister led the violin section with precision and authority.
• She was appointed concertmeister of the philharmonic orchestra after winning the audition.
• The concertmeister sits at the front of the first violin section, closest to the conductor.
• As concertmeister, he was responsible for setting the tone and style for all the violins.
• The orchestra's new concertmeister brought fresh interpretations to the classical repertoire.