‖n. [ G., fr. capelle chapel, private band of a prince + meister a master. ] The musical director in a royal or ducal chapel; a choir-master.
‖n. [ G. ] (Mus.) The head violinist or leader of the strings in an orchestra; the sub-leader of the orchestra; concert master. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ G. ] (Mus.) See Capellmeister. [ 1913 Webster ]
suff. [ G., master ] A suffix denoting master or professional practitioner, as in spin
‖n. [ G. ] See Mastersinger. [ 1913 Webster ]