Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
Abbreviation Question
0 Speaking in terms of English grammar: when writing, how does one abbreviate the formal title "Maestro"? 02 br
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00 While I'm eager to know if there is a correct manner in which to abbreviate the above term, it also occurs to me at this time that it may be a matter of referencing the original language, or context, in which the term is used. If such is the case, then a more specific question may follow: How does one abbreviate the formal title "Maestro de Armes"? 02 br
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00 Further, does the abbreviation change appreciably when the title is changed somewhat: Mâitre d'Armes? 02 br
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00 I've also heard that spelling of the title of Maestro changes when referring to a female instructor (Maestra) - does that then have any bearing on the abbreviation? To follow, does (and how does) the feminine indicator change when the title is longer (possible examples: Maestra de Armes / Maestro de Armas), and what kind (if any) of bearing would this have on the abbreviation? 02 br
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00 Many thanks in advance, and I look forward to your response. 0-
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00 While I'm eager to know if there is a correct manner in which to abbreviate the above term, it also occurs to me at this time that it may be a matter of referencing the original language, or context, in which the term is used. If such is the case, then a more specific question may follow: How does one abbreviate the formal title "Maestro de Armes"? 02 br
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00 Further, does the abbreviation change appreciably when the title is changed somewhat: Mâitre d'Armes? 02 br
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00 I've also heard that spelling of the title of Maestro changes when referring to a female instructor (Maestra) - does that then have any bearing on the abbreviation? To follow, does (and how does) the feminine indicator change when the title is longer (possible examples: Maestra de Armes / Maestro de Armas), and what kind (if any) of bearing would this have on the abbreviation? 02 br
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00 Many thanks in advance, and I look forward to your response. 0-
Top answer
0 The original language is Italian. It may have an abbreviated form in that language, but I can find no official abbreviation in English. In English, it is not a formal title, but a term conferred upon an expert in the field.
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0 The original language is Italian. It may have an abbreviated form in that language, but I can find no official abbreviation in English. In English, it is not a formal title, but a term conferred upon an expert in the field. Online references do not abbreviate 01 i 00 Maestro/a 02 i 00 , nor does the single online reference to 01 i 00 Maestro d'Armes Jean
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Hi, in italian we have some abbreviated forms for Maestro in music field. Most frequently used are:
M°
Mo.
M.o
followed by the Maestro full name or surname - M° Luciano Pavarotti, Mo. Pavarotti.
As you said, Maestra is really rare - and sounds quite strange to most of italian people.
M°
Mo.
M.o
followed by the Maestro full name or surname - M° Luciano Pavarotti, Mo. Pavarotti.
As you said, Maestra is really rare - and sounds quite strange to most of italian people.
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Maestro and Maestra are used in Spanish also, as gender-specific terms for a male or female teacher or professor.
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Maestro and Maestra have been adopted also in the spiritual community as clerical type titles for Shamans. This is true in both North and South America.
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The Italian abbreviation of Maestro is M°, but there is no similar abbreviation in English, only the full word. The feminine Maestra is most commonly used to describe a female elementary school teacher, or a generic teacher, but not a master musician. Sexist, i know. The language might yet evolve, of course
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