<P> Orchestras are usually led by a conductor who directs the performance with movements of the hands and arms , often made easier for the musicians to see by use of a conductor 's baton . The conductor unifies the orchestra , sets the tempo and shapes the sound of the ensemble . The conductor also prepares the orchestra by leading rehearsals before the public concert , in which the conductor provides instructions to the musicians on their interpretation of the music being performed . </P>
<P> Orchestras are usually led by a conductor who directs the performance with movements of the hands and arms , often made easier for the musicians to see by use of a conductor 's baton . The conductor unifies the orchestra , sets the tempo and shapes the sound of the ensemble . The conductor also prepares the orchestra by leading rehearsals before the public concert , in which the conductor provides instructions to the musicians on their interpretation of the music being performed . </P>
who is known as the leader of an orchestra
who is known as the leader of an orchestra
conductor
conductor