baton
ਬੈਟਨ
definition
noun
a short stick or staff or something resembling one, in particular.
example
The singing is excellent down through the cast and the orchestra performs splendidly under his incisive 'baton' .
I normally deplore applause that begins before the conductor lowers his 'baton' , but I joined in the spontaneous delight at the pyrotechnics.
From the day he raised a 'baton' as principal conductor in Birmingham in 1980, Rattle has been the golden boy of classical music.
But the fact remains that on September 7, Rattle will take a huge step away from Britain when he finally takes up his 'baton' as music director of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
It was natural, of course, that a man who had stood, holding his conductor's 'baton' on the greatest cities of the world would be like this.
Continuing the theme of movement, the third revealed a split screen showing identical images of relay racers passing a 'baton' .
He set scoring records at Niagara and twirled the 'baton' at Buffalo Bills games.
The Queen will also visit Leeds and attend a garden party at Harewood House on July 11-the day of the 'baton' 's relay through the city.
Minutes later he was back to hand the 'baton' to the next runner who set off towards Smithy Bridge as smiling onlookers applauded and yelled their support.
He leads with an incisive 'baton' and the orchestra and chorus respond with spirit.
It features a black face, Arabic figures and 'baton' hour markers, small seconds dial at 9 o'clock, 'Black Seal' inscription at 6 o'clock.
He said he was then approached from behind by a uniformed police officer with his 'baton' drawn.
I've heard her talk about this;the third runner knocked the 'baton' out of her hand, her knee came up.
Petite 'baton' hands and four baton indicators adorn the dial, which is set in a square goldtone steel case with gentle contours and a beautiful polished shine.
It is said every soldier carries a field marshal's 'baton' in his knapsack.
So, in desperation, the Italian orchestra handed the 'baton' over to its own principal cellist.
Victory brought Wellington a field marshal's 'baton' , sensitively designed by the Prince Regent himself.
There might be a Rose Parade all the way to the Hall of Fame with Pete out front twirling the 'baton' if, and when, he becomes eligible.
Later, at school in Uppingham, he even wielded the 'baton' , with evident glee, for a newly composed opera written by a young friend.
They were leading when their third runner dropped the 'baton' before passing it to the anchor.
I remember the conductor's 'baton' coming down and everyone started to play except me who had no idea of where I was or of how to follow the beat!
This is home to the Seattle Symphony, but even before the conductor lifts his 'baton' , you get a show.
But I still prefer my own, a Victorian ivory and ebony conductor's 'baton' .
I have a field marshal's 'baton' in the backpack, it is just that the season is not right to take it out.
It's accented by large luminous white hands, thin white 'baton' markers, and Arabic numerals at 6 and 12 o'clock.
He waved a hand in the air like he was holding a 'baton' and conducting an orchestra.
With the house of Bourbon the 'baton' distinguished the cadets, while the baton sinister marked the illegitimates.
Brauchitsch, having been promoted to general in February 1938, was given his field marshal's 'baton' in July 1940.
Under the 'baton' of veteran Musical Director Derek Broadbent the orchestra seemed to enjoy themselves just as much as the cast.
The conductor lifted his 'baton' high above his head, and signaled the band to pick up their instruments.
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