Gigging: meaning, definitions and examples

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gigging

 

[ หˆgษชษกษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

musical performance

Gigging refers to the act of performing music at various venues, typically as a part of a band or as a solo artist. This term is commonly associated with live performances in bars, clubs, and festivals where musicians showcase their work to an audience. It embodies the lifestyle and culture of musicians who rely on these performances for income and exposure. Gigging can take on various forms, from casual jam sessions to organized concerts.

Synonyms

entertaining, performing, playing

Examples of usage

  • The band has been gigging every weekend this month.
  • She loves the excitement of gigging in different cities.
  • They are gigging at a local club next Saturday.

Translations

Translations of the word "gigging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gigando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเค—เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gigging

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gigging

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐัั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gigowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฎใ‚ฐๆดปๅ‹•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท giguer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gigeando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gigging

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๊น…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุนุฒู ููŠ ุงู„ุญูู„ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gigging

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gigovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆผ”ๅ‡บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ giganje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gigging

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธะณะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒ’แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gigging

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gigeando

Etymology

The term 'gig' originally emerged in the early 20th century, deriving from the jazz and symphonic music scenes. It was initially used to describe a musician's job or performance engagement, particularly in the context of casual or smaller venues, as opposed to larger concerts. Over time, the term gained popularity and became widely synonymous with any musical performance, informal or formal. The word 'gig' itself is believed to have roots in the slang of jazz musicians, where it represented a short-term job or engagement. This shift in connotation reflects the transient nature of many musicians' careers, often moving from one performance to the next. As the music industry evolved, so did the meaning of gigging, extending to various genres and styles, ultimately encompassing the entire live performance culture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,504, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.