マエストロ
Meanings
1
maestro
Used for a distinguished conductor, composer, or music teacher, especially in classical music contexts. Carries a respectful, somewhat formal tone.
from Italian
A world-renowned maestro will conduct tonight's concert.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉をマエストロと呼ぶto address/refer to someone as 'maestro'
The orchestra members respectfully address him as 'maestro'.
- 〈分野〉のマエストロthe maestro of a particular field (e.g. music)
He is world-renowned as a maestro of opera conducting.