Synonyms of conductor

conductor

noun

1

as in director

a person who directs a musical ensemble

The orchestra thanked their conductor for pulling together such a memorable performance.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• director
• composer
• musician
• leader
• producer
• manager
• directress
• stage director
• regisseur
• impresario
• stage manager
• auteur
• songwriter
• arranger
• head
• melodist
• régisseur
• orchestrator
• symphonist
• lyricist
• scorer
• cocomposer
• tunesmith
• lyrist
• librettist
• songsmith
• orchestrater

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• artist
• performer
• musician
• player
• instrumentalist
• actor
• actress
• entertainer
• thespian
• trouper
• thesp

2

as in driver

a person who collects money or fares on a train or bus

She asked the train's conductor when they would arrive at the next station.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• driver
• operator
• engineer
• guide
• attendant
• ticket agent
• captain
• pilot
• guard
• chauffeur
• tour guide
• skipper

Examples of conductor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even though the beloved conductor is scheduled to leave the Los Angeles Philharmonic for the New York Philharmonic in 2026 when his contract is up, Dudamel will always consider Los Angeles a home. —Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024

The key seems to be that quartz is an insulator, while gold is famously a great conductor of electricity. —Michael Irving, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2024

In these situations, a bullet train would not require any human conductors or operators on board while in use. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2024

Among 12 candidates, a panel of Detroit art and music professionals selected Patrick Prouty, a bassist, composer, conductor and educator from Detroit. —Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Sep. 2024