指揮棒(しきぼう)

しきぼう
noun
baton; conductor's baton
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 raised 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 TERMS:

  • 指揮者(しきしゃ) (conductor)
  • 指揮(しき) (conducting; direction)
  • タクト (takt - baton, from German)
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Added 2026.1.25 14:16
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