Maestro means "" or "teacher" in Italian. The term's most commonly used in the context of Western classical music and opera. This's associated with the ubiquitous use of Italian vocabulary for classical music terms. Composers, music directors, conductors and music teachers are all frequently given this title. In the Italian opera world, the term isn't only used for the conductor, but also for musicians who act as répétiteurs and assistant conductors during performances (maestro sostitu… (More on Maestro)