Concertmaster (noun)

The leader of the first violin section in an orchestra and second-in-command to the conductor.

Origin:

From the german word konzertmeister, meaning 'master of concerts'.

Examples:

1. The concertmaster was the one responsible for leading the first violin section in the orchestra.
2. The concertmaster sat at the front of the first violin section and set the tempo for the other musicians.
3. The concertmaster was a highly skilled violinist and was often called upon to play solos with the orchestra.
4. She was appointed as the concertmaster of the symphony orchestra at the young age of 25.
5. The concertmaster was a key figure in the orchestra and played an important role in determining the overall sound and interpretation of the music.