Concert: meaning, definitions and examples

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concert

 

[ หˆkษ’nsษ™t ]

Context #1 | Noun

music

A musical performance given in public, typically by several performers or of several compositions.

Synonyms

performance, recital, show

Examples of usage

  • The concert was sold out weeks in advance.
  • She attended a classical music concert last night.
  • The band played a three-hour concert for their fans.
  • We enjoyed a fantastic outdoor concert in the park.
  • The concert hall was filled with enthusiastic spectators.
Context #2 | Noun

event

A public show or performance, typically held in a large venue and featuring a variety of acts.

Synonyms

event, gig, show

Examples of usage

  • The charity concert raised thousands of dollars for the cause.
  • The music festival included concerts from various artists.
  • They organized a free concert in the city square.
  • I'm looking forward to the summer concert series.
  • The concert was a celebration of cultural diversity.
Context #3 | Verb

plan

To plan and carry out a public musical performance or show.

Synonyms

arrange, organize, plan

Examples of usage

  • They are going to concert a series of performances throughout the year.
  • She is currently concerting a benefit concert for the local community.
  • The orchestra has been concerting their upcoming season for months.
  • He concerted the details of the concert with the venue staff.

Translations

Translations of the word "concert" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น concerto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค—เฅ€เคค เค•เคพเคฐเฅเคฏเค•เฅเคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Konzert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konser

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝั†ะตั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koncert

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒณใ‚ตใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท concert

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ concierto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konser

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ˜์„œํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูู„ุฉ ู…ูˆุณูŠู‚ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koncert

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koncert

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้Ÿณไนไผš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koncert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรณnleikar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝั†ะตั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒชแƒ”แƒ แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konsert

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ concierto

Word origin

The word 'concert' originated from the Latin word 'concertare', which means 'to contend, dispute, debate, fight'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a harmonious agreement or cooperation, leading to its modern usage in the context of musical performances. The term was first used in English in the late 16th century to describe a harmonious combination of voices or instruments. Since then, 'concert' has become synonymous with live music events and public performances, showcasing the talents of musicians and artists.

See also: disconcert, disconcerting.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,674 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.