音おん頭ど取とり

noun

taking the lead; leadership; leader; pacemaker

Refers to the act of leading a group, or the person who does so. Often used in contexts like initiating a project, leading a cheer, or setting the pace.

• 彼かれがプロジェクトの音おん頭ど取とりを務つとめた。

  He took the lead on the project.

• 乾かん杯ぱいの音おん頭ど取とりは社しゃ長ちょうにお願ねがいします。

  We'll ask the company president to lead the toast.

noun

chorus leader

Specifically the person who leads a group song or chant, such as at a festival or party.

• 宴えん会かいで彼かれが音おん頭ど取とりになって皆みんなで歌うたを歌うたった。

  At the party, he became the chorus leader and everyone sang together.