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Princeton's WordNet

  1. conductingnoun

    the way of administering a business

  2. conductingnoun

    the direction of an orchestra or choir

    "he does not use a baton for conducting"

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  1. Conducting

    Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance, such as an orchestral or choral concert. It has been defined as "the art of directing the simultaneous performance of several players or singers by the use of gesture." The primary duties of the conductor are to interpret the score in a way that reflects the specific indications in that score, set the tempo, ensure correct entries by ensemble members, and "shape" the phrasing where appropriate. Conductors communicate with their musicians primarily through hand gestures, usually with the aid of a baton, and may use other gestures or signals such as eye contact. A conductor usually supplements their direction with verbal instructions to their musicians in rehearsal.The conductor typically stands on a raised podium with a large music stand for the full score, which contains the musical notation for all the instruments or voices. Since the mid-19th century, most conductors have not played an instrument when conducting, although in earlier periods of classical music history, leading an ensemble while playing an instrument was common. In Baroque music, the group would typically be led by the harpsichordist or first violinist (concertmaster), an approach that in modern times has been revived by several music directors for music from this period. Conducting while playing a piano or synthesizer may also be done with musical theatre pit orchestras. Communication is typically mostly non-verbal during a performance. However, in rehearsals, frequent interruptions allow the conductor to give verbal directions as to how the music should be played or sung. Conductors act as guides to the orchestras or choirs they conduct. They choose the works to be performed and study their scores, to which they may make certain adjustments (such as in tempo, articulation, phrasing, repetitions of sections), work out their interpretation, and relay their vision to the performers. They may also attend to organizational matters, such as scheduling rehearsals, planning a concert season, hearing auditions and selecting members, and promoting their ensemble in the media. Orchestras, choirs, concert bands, and other sizable musical ensembles such as big bands are usually led by conductors.

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  1. conducting

    Conducting refers to the act of directing or guiding something in a specific direction or manner. It can be used in various contexts such as: 1. In music, conducting refers to the act of leading a musical group or orchestra by indicating tempo, dynamics, and rhythm through specific gestures or movements. 2. In physics, conducting refers to the ability of a material or substance to transmit heat, sound, or electricity. 3. In business or operations, conducting can refer to managing or directing particular activities, projects, tasks, or events. 4. In behavior, conducting can mean behaving in a specific way or carrying out a particular action.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Conducting

    of Conduct

Editors Contribution

  1. conductingverb

    Verb form of the word conduct.

    They were conducting themselves so well, we were so proud of our children.


    Submitted by MaryC on April 11, 2020  

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Conducting in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Conducting in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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  1. Prawut Thawornsiri:

    This is normal procedure to move them out for investigation, we are conducting an internal investigation and it should be done in one month.

  2. Josh Kaul:

    Wisconsin should adopt a statewide use-of-force standard providing that officers' primary duty is to preserve life and that officers must use de-escalation techniques to avoid force whenever possible, and law enforcement officers conducting patrol activities should have body-worn cameras.

  3. Mateusz Morawiecki:

    This attack which Lukashenko is conducting has its mastermind in Moscow, the mastermind is President Putin.

  4. Boeing Co:

    Our European competitor, Airbus, is advancing its interests in the market, and Canada recently indicated that it will permit Bombardier access to the Iranian market as well, we understand that the situation in the region is complicated and ever changing and we will continue to follow the U.S. government’s guidance as it relates to conducting business with Iran.

  5. Dave Deptula:

    The fact of the matter is the air operations that the U.S. are conducting in Syria are not robust.

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