Concert

Definition

Concert is a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a musical performance, typically involving an audience and performed by singers, musicians, or bands. As a verb, it means to arrange or plan together.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːnsərt/ (noun), /kənˈsɜːrt/ (verb)
• Respelling: KAHN-surt (noun), kuhn-SURT (verb)

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkɒnsət/ (noun), /kənˈsɜːt/ (verb)
• Respelling: KON-suht (noun), kuhn-SURT (verb)

Etymology

The word "concert" originates from the Italian "concerto," meaning "agreement" or "harmony," derived from Latin "concertare" (to bring together or compete). In English, it initially described harmony or agreement and later evolved to mean a musical performance.

Derivatives

• Concerted (adjective)
• Concerting (verb)
• Concertgoer (noun)
• Concertize (verb)
• Concertmaster (noun)

Synonyms

• Performance
• Recital
• Show

Antonyms

• Disagreement (for verb form)
• Silence (for noun form)
• Disharmony (for verb form)

Usage

The term "concert" is commonly used to refer to organized musical events. For example, "They attended a rock concert last night," or "The musicians concerted their efforts to deliver a harmonious performance."

Related Terms

• Orchestra: A large group of musicians who perform together on various instruments.
• Recital: A performance, typically by a soloist or small group, that focuses on music or dance.
• Festival: A gathering often featuring multiple musical performances or other artistic events.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A musical performance given by musicians or singers: Describes a live event where musical pieces are performed in front of an audience.
  • Example: "The jazz concert attracted fans from across the city."
• A gathering for the purpose of performing music: Typically refers to planned events featuring multiple performances or pieces.
  • Example: "They organized a charity concert for disaster relief."

Verb

• To arrange or act in agreement together: Used to describe joint efforts or collaboration among people.
  • Example: "The teams concerted their actions to achieve the goal."