dirigent

1. (masculine) a conductor, person who musically directs an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble
2. (figuratively, masculine) a director, person pulling the strings

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌdi.riˈɣɛnt/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin: dīrigēns

Borrowed from German: Dirigent

In summary

Borrowed from Latin dīrigēns, present participle of dīrigō (“I direct”). The sense “conductor” was probably borrowed from German Dirigent.

Concepts

conductor

choirmaster

choir director

Synonyms

koordirigent

orkestleider