I can't think of the term... and the person who holds it as well, should they be referred to as the director, composer, etc.?
2007-07-17 16:41:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
The stick held by a conductor or "Maestro" (an endearing term of affection for great conductors) is a baton. Below are a few links describing some conductors, their techniques, some that use batons, some that don't, and even a Woman's successful attempt to shatter the glass podium. Hope this helps.
2007-07-17 18:20:06 · answer #1 · answered by MUDD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He or she is called a conductor. By conducting, the whole orchestra has something to focus upon, someone to refer to in terms of speed, expression, volume, length, and pauses. It is entirely possible for an orchestra to have no conductor. If I am not mistaken, one such orchestra is called the Orpheus Orchestra (correct me if I'm wrong, guys!). They played just as good as any other orchestra that has a conductor.
2016-03-15 06:06:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The conductor holds the Baton.
2007-07-18 07:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by kaisergirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Baton? The person who holds it is called the conductor.
2007-07-17 22:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by [operatic stock character] 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The conductor uses a baton to conduct the orchestra. (Although, many conductors choose to skip the baton as they are able to express their control more creatively using their hands.)
2007-07-17 16:49:05 · answer #5 · answered by dansinger61 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called a baton, but I'm sure everyone who has already answered knew that, the man holding it is called the "Conductor".
2007-07-18 07:58:16 · answer #6 · answered by chessmaster1018 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called a baton and it is held by the conductor
2007-07-17 16:48:10 · answer #7 · answered by CHARINGA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maestro Wand
2016-12-12 11:41:18 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
looks like this one's about answered to death... yeah, it's a baton and the guy is the conductor IIRC
they get really PO'd if you call 'em the little drummer boy though.
2007-07-17 16:56:20 · answer #9 · answered by Dr Awkward 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the stick is called a "batton" and the person a "conductor"
2007-07-17 16:45:51 · answer #10 · answered by purplerain2031 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋