What is another word for bandmaster?
Pronunciation: [bˈandmastə] (IPA) 
A bandmaster is a person who leads a musical band. There are many synonyms for bandmaster such as conductor, bandleader, music director, maestro, musical director, and orchestra leader. A conductor is a person who coordinates the musical performance, while a bandleader is a musician who supervises the activities of a group of musicians. A music director is responsible for organizing and directing musical performances, while a maestro is a distinguished or accomplished musician. A musical director is responsible for overall musical quality and direction, while an orchestra leader is the chief conductor of an orchestra. All these synonyms for bandmaster express the individual's role of managing and leading the musical performance.
