different between concertmaster vs concertmistress

concertmaster

English

Etymology

concert +? master, as a calque of German Konzertmeister.

Noun

concertmaster (plural concertmasters, feminine concertmistress)

  1. (music, US) The first violin in a symphony orchestra; normally plays violin solos

Synonyms

  • leader (UK)

Translations

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concertmistress

English

Etymology

Possibly a calque of German Konzertmeisterin, corresponding to concert +? mistress

Noun

concertmistress (plural concertmistresses, masculine concertmaster)

  1. (music, US) A female concertmaster.

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