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The person who leads an orchestra in performance by standing in front of the group and conducting, with or without a baton, is called a conductor. The term "director" usually refers to a more administrative role, such as being in charge of what music is performed, etc. In most groups, the music director or artistic director is also the main conductor. Major professional orchestras often have guest conductors or assistant conductors.

Many people say "direct" instead of "conduct", but "conduct" is technically the proper term. In Britain, it is common to say the orchestra is "led by" someone rather than "conducted by" someone.

Some orchestras play without a conductor. In these cases, the concertmaster (principal violinist) often performs a leadership role in establishing the tempo at the beginning of a piece.

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βˆ™ 14y ago

It just depends. "Orchestra member" is one term. You might also refer to them as a musician, a Trumpet player, Clarinet player, etc.
I think it depends on what instrument you play.

In general terms though, musician, will suffice for what an orchestra member is called.

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βˆ™ 15y ago

* If they play the violin, they are called a violinist * If they play the viola, they are called a violist * It they play the cello, they are called a cellist * If they play the bass, they are called a bassist

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βˆ™ 14y ago

Violinists. But their sections are called first violins and second violins.

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βˆ™ 13y ago

the leader of an orchestra is called a conductor.hope that answers your question!

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βˆ™ 15y ago

A musician.

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Conductor

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Apex yesΒ 

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Maestro

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Brian Estopare

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That word is old Latin I like the word.

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