maestro

/ˈmaɪstroʊ/

/ˈmaɪstrəʊ/

Other forms: maestros; maestri

A maestro is an artistic master: someone who is skilled enough to be considered an artistic genius.

Taking one music class or art class can teach you a lot, but it won't make you a maestro. Maestro (which comes from Italian) is reserved for people with an enormous amount of skill and talent. This word can apply to any type of artist — and sometimes, to people with impressive skills in other areas — but it's most commonly applied to musicians. Master composers, pianists, cellists, guitarists, and conductors are often called maestros.

Definitions of maestro

1. noun

   an artist of consummate skill
   synonyms: master

   types:

   old master

   a great European painter prior to 19th century

   type of:

   artist, creative person

   a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination