bandleader |
the conductor of a band, esp. a big band or swing band. |
bandmaster |
the conductor of a musical band. |
baton |
a thin rod or stick used by a conductor in leading an orchestra. [1/4 definitions] |
brakeman |
a member of a railroad crew whose duties include inspecting the train and assisting the conductor. |
carman |
one who works on a streetcar; motorman or conductor. |
coil1 |
an electrical device consisting of a tightly-wound wire or other conductor. [1/8 definitions] |
concertmaster |
the leader of the first violins of an orchestra, and usu. the assistant conductor. |
conductance |
the ability of a conductor or medium to transmit electrical current. (Cf. resistance.) |
corona |
a glowing electrical discharge at the surface of a high voltage conductor or between two electrodes. [1/5 definitions] |
current |
the flow of electricity in a conductor. [1/5 definitions] |
diode |
a conductor in which electrical current may move in only one direction. [1/2 definitions] |
electrode |
a solid conductor through which an electric current enters or exits from an electric or electronic device. [1/2 definitions] |
electrolyte |
any substance that dissociates into ions in solution or melted form, and thereby becomes a conductor of electricity. [1/2 definitions] |
ground wire |
a wire acting as a conductor of an electric current to the ground. |
Hertzian wave |
an electromagnetic wave, such as a radio wave, produced when electricity is oscillated in a conductor. |
leader |
the conductor or principal performer in a musical group. [1/4 definitions] |
live wire |
a wire or other electric conductor that is carrying electric current. [1/2 definitions] |
maestro |
someone who is a brilliant or highly respected teacher, composer, or conductor of music. [1/2 definitions] |
multiconductor |
combined form of conductor. |
music stand |
a vertically adjustable rack for holding sheets of music for a performer or conductor. |
podium |
a raised platform, as for a speaker or orchestra conductor; dais. |