lead a musical performance; leading instrumentalist
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Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to lead (a performance); to take the lead in playing
Used in the context of an ensemble or orchestra, where one or several musicians guide the start, tempo, or melody.
Zhè这
shǒu首
xié协
zòu奏
qǔ曲
yóu由
shǒu首
xí席
xiǎo小
tí提
qín琴
shǒu手
lǐng领
zòu奏
。
This concerto is led by the concertmaster.
Nǐ你
lái来
lǐng领
zòu奏
zhè这
jiàn件
yuè乐
qì器
。
You take the lead on this instrument.
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Zhǐ指
huī挥
shì示
yì意
，
gāng钢
qín琴
kāi开
shǐ始
lǐng领
zòu奏
。
The conductor signaled, and the piano began to lead.
Yuè乐
duì队
qǐng请
le了
yī一
wèi位
zhù著
míng名
de的
pí琵
pa琶
yǎn演
zòu奏
jiā家
lái来
lǐng领
zòu奏
。
The band invited a famous pipa performer to lead the performance.
noun
leading instrumentalist; person who leads the performance
Refers specifically to the musician who has the lead role in an ensemble.
Tā他
shì是
jīn今
wǎn晚
yīn音
yuè乐
huì会
de的
lǐng领
zòu奏
。
He is the leading instrumentalist for tonight's concert.
Lǐng领
zòu奏
de的
jì技
qiǎo巧
fēi非
cháng常
gāo高
chāo超
。
The leading instrumentalist's technique is superb.
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Zuò作
wéi为
shǒu首
xí席
，
tā她
jiù就
shì是
yuè乐
duì队
de的
lǐng领
zòu奏
。
As the principal, she is the leading instrumentalist of the orchestra.
Wǒ我
men们
hái还
xū需
yào要
wèi为
zhè这
shǒu首
qǔ曲
zi子
zhǎo找
yī一
gè个
lǐng领
zòu奏
。
We still need to find a lead player for this piece.