noun

concert

Translation

concert, gig

Examples

We went to a rock concert last night.

The orchestra will give a concert on Friday.

Grammar Patterns

a ((type of)) concert a musical performance of a certain genre We went to a rock concert last night.

to go to a concert to attend a musical performance We went to a rock concert last night.

to give/hold a concert to perform a musical show The orchestra will give a concert on Friday.

Similar Words

Synonyms: show, performance, gig

Etymology

From Italian 'concerto', from 'concertare' meaning 'to agree, arrange'. The idea is of musicians playing 'in concert' or in agreement with each other.

Memory Tips

Musicians act 'in concert' (together) at a 'concert' (performance).