指揮棒(しきぼう)

しきぼう
noun
baton; conductor's baton
musictool
1. baton; conductor's baton
a thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra, choir, or other musical ensemble
指揮者(しきしゃ)が指揮棒(しきぼう)を振(ふ)った。
The conductor waved the baton.
指揮棒(しきぼう)の動(うご)きに合(あ)わせて演奏(えんそう)する。
Play in time with the movements of the baton.
この指揮棒(しきぼう)は軽(かる)くてバランスが良(よ)い。
This baton is light and well-balanced.

Usage

The baton (タクト from German Taktstock is also used) is typically 10-15 inches long. Some conductors prefer not to use a baton and conduct with their hands only.

Common collocations

  • 指揮棒(しきぼう)を振(ふ)る (to conduct; literally "wave the baton")
  • 指揮棒(しきぼう)を握(にぎ)る (to hold the baton; take up conducting)

Related words

Related Words

Related: 指揮者(しきしゃ) (conductor)
Related: タクト (takt)
Compare: 指揮(しき)台(だい) (conductor's podium)
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Added 2026.1.25 14:16 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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