concert
Americannoun
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a public musical performance in which a number of singers or instrumentalists, or both, participate.
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a public performance, usually by an individual singer, instrumentalist, or the like; recital.
The violinist has given concerts all over the world.
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agreement of two or more individuals in a design or plan; combined action; accord or harmony.
His plan was greeted with a concert of abuse.
adjective
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designed or intended for concerts.
concert hall.
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performed at concerts.
concert music.
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performing or capable of performing at concerts.
a concert pianist.
verb (used with object)
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to contrive or arrange by agreement.
They were able to concert a settlement of their differences.
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to plan; devise.
A program of action was concerted at the meeting.
verb (used without object)
idioms
noun
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a performance of music by players or singers that does not involve theatrical staging Compare recital
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( as modifier )
a concert version of an opera
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agreement in design, plan, or action
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acting in a co-ordinated fashion with a common purpose
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(of musicians, esp rock musicians) performing live
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verb
Other Word Forms
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Etymology
Origin of concert
1595–1605; (noun) < French < Italian concerto; concerto; (v.) < French concerter < Italian concertare to organize, arrange by mutual agreement, perhaps parasynthetically from con with + certo certain; Latin concertāre ( concertation ) is remote in sense
Example Sentences
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The computer-system meltdown that hobbled the rollout of Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” and concert ticket prices hitting the $1,000 mark renewed focus on the deal.
While there haven’t been concerted attacks on energy infrastructure so far, tanker-tracking firms say many companies have avoided traversing the narrow shipping route out of caution.
The '80s star, known for his role in Neighbours and a string of UK chart hits, said the concerts offer fans their "last chance" to see him perform in this way.
From BBC
Events including parades and concerts will be held in villages and towns across Wales to celebrate St David's Day on Sunday.
From BBC
Early last year, Horning declined to renew permission for the sponsor of a weekly summer concert series to use a parcel of his property.
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