Dirigierstab

conductor's baton

noun dee-ree-GEER-shtahp Rare

Usage Note

Dirigierstab is the baton wielded by an orchestra conductor to keep time and shape the ensemble's expression. The shorter, informal word Taktstock is also widely used and considered a near-synonym.

Examples

"Mit einem Schwung des Dirigierstabs setzte die Sinfonie ein."

Natural Translation

With a sweep of the baton, the symphony began.

Literal Translation

With a swing of the conducting-baton, the symphony set in.

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