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Concert

/ˈkɒn.sɜːrt/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A musical performance given by one or more musicians.

    "I attended a concert in the park last night."
  2. 2

    A public event where music is performed, often featuring a specific genre or artist.

    "The concert was sold out within hours of tickets going on sale."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'concert' originates from the Latin 'concertare', meaning 'to bring together' or 'to contend'. It evolved through the Italian 'concerto' in the late 16th century, referring to a musical performance involving multiple musicians.

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