concert
kuhn-SURT
Concert (noun) means a live musical performance, usually in front of an audience. Example: “They queued for hours to get tickets to the concert.”
noun
1
A live musical performance, usually in front of an audience.
"They queued for hours to get tickets to the concert."
"The orchestra's concert sold out within minutes."
"We danced all night at the outdoor concert in the park."
verb
1
To plan or arrange something together with others.
"The two governments concerted their response to the crisis."
"The neighbours concerted their efforts to organise the street party."
"Teachers and parents concerted a plan to improve the school playground."
How to use concert
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often a live music performance; less commonly, to plan something jointly with others (as in "acting in concert").
Easily confused with
Common pairings
live concert
concert hall
in concert with
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Word forms
- Plural
- concerts
- Third person singular
- concerts
- Past tense
- concerted
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Etymology
Borrowed from French concert, from Italian concerto — related to the word concerto.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “concert” mean?
The word “concert” means a live musical performance, usually in front of an audience. In plain terms, most often a live music performance; less commonly, to plan something jointly with others (as in "acting in concert").
How do you pronounce “concert”?
“Concert” is pronounced kuhn-SURT (/kənˈsɝt/ in IPA).
How do you use “concert” in a sentence?
Here is “concert” used in a sentence: “They queued for hours to get tickets to the concert.”
What part of speech is “concert”?
Depending on how it is used, “concert” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “concert” come from?
The word “concert” comes from French. Borrowed from French concert, from Italian concerto — related to the word concerto.
Is “concert” a common word?
“Concert” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “concert” have?
“Concert” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a live musical performance, usually in front of an audience.
What is the difference between a concert and a gig?
They overlap, but a concert usually sounds bigger and more organised — a formal live show in a venue or arena. A gig is more casual, often a smaller performance in a pub, club, or bar. Musicians tend to say 'gig' among themselves, while audiences more often say they are going to a concert.
What is the difference between a concert and a festival?
A concert is normally a single performance by one act or a short line-up in one venue on one night. A festival is much larger, featuring many artists across several stages, often over several days and usually outdoors. A festival can contain dozens of concerts; a concert is just one show.
What is the difference between a concert and a recital?
A recital is a smaller, more intimate performance, usually by a soloist or a few musicians, and often classical — a piano recital, for instance. A concert tends to be larger, with a band, orchestra, or full line-up and a bigger audience. Recitals feel personal; concerts feel like an event.
What is an example of a concert?
A rock band playing a stadium, an orchestra performing a symphony in a concert hall, or a singer touring arenas are all concerts. The key features are live music and an audience gathered to listen. It can be anything from a school concert to a sold-out show by a global star.
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