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maestro

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maestro /ˈmʌɪstrəʊ /
noun
(plural maestri /ˈmʌɪstri/)
(plural or maestros)
a distinguished conductor or performer of classical music:
the orchestra was strained after clashes with the great maestro.
a distinguished figure in any sphere:
a Vietnam vet turned movie maestro.
– ORIGIN early 17th century: Italian, master, from Latin magister.