erste Geige
Definition of the German term erste Geige in music:
- first violin (the primary violin role in an orchestra, often playing the melody)
- concertmaster (the leader of the violin section in an orchestra)
Language
German
Singular
erste Geige
Plural
erste Geigen
Variants
Geige II. GeigeGeige 21. Geige
Abbreviation
Ge. I
Alt. abbreviations
Gg. II. Ge.I. Gg.Ge. 1Gg. 11. Ge.1. Gg.
Synonym
Musical examples
Music scores that include erste Geige:
- Arnold Schoenberg: 5 Pieces for Orchestra (1909) Page 1
- Arnold Schoenberg: Begleitungsmusik zu einer Lichtspielscene (1929‑1930) Page 1