bandleader

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbændˌliːdər/

Definition

A person who directs and manages a musical group, especially one performing jazz or dance music.

Examples

• The famous bandleader toured the country with his orchestra for over thirty years.

• She started her career as a singer before becoming a successful bandleader in her own right.

• The bandleader signaled the brass section to play louder during the final chorus.

Synonyms of bandleader

Words with a similar meaning to bandleader:

• conductor
• director
• maestro
• frontman

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