Choirmaster

/ˈkwɑɪrˌmæstər/ noun

A person who directs, trains, and leads a choir.

From 'choir' + 'master' (Old English/Old French 'maistre' meaning expert or teacher). Emerged in medieval times to describe church officials responsible for choral training.

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