A Royal Academy of Music teacher was wrongfully dismissed for referring to violinists as 'gypos', a tribunal ruled.

Professor Francesca Carpos-Young, an internationally renowned bassoonist, was dismissed from her post last year after she circulated a note to 800 students on how to earn a “good reputation”.

Within it she pointed out what the musicians might expect in the ‘real world’ by explaining terms students could expect to hear.

Dr Carpos wrote: “Gypos (short for gypsies) = violinists specifically” while also explaining that string players are known as “pond life” who are expected to drink in “tea rooms” while the brass section is more likely found in the pub.

However one student described the comments as "shameful stereotyping".