A1 noun Neutral

concert

/ˈkɒnsət/

A musical performance given in public by one or more musicians. It can range from a small group in a cafe to a large orchestra in a grand hall.

Examples

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1

I am going to a rock concert with my friends tonight.

I am going to a rock concert with my friends tonight.

2

The orchestra will perform a classical concert at the city hall.

The orchestra will perform a classical concert at the city hall.

3

That concert was so cool, I loved the music!

That concert was so cool, I loved the music!

Word Family

Noun
concert
Verb
concert
Adverb
concertedly
Adjective
concerted
Related
concerto
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Memory Tip

Think of 'CON' (together) and 'CERT' (certain). People come together to be certain the music sounds beautiful.

Quick Quiz

The band is playing a ______ in the park on Saturday afternoon.

Correct!

The correct answer is: concert

Examples

1

I am going to a rock concert with my friends tonight.

everyday

I am going to a rock concert with my friends tonight.

2

The orchestra will perform a classical concert at the city hall.

formal

The orchestra will perform a classical concert at the city hall.

3

That concert was so cool, I loved the music!

informal

That concert was so cool, I loved the music!

4

The study examines the social impact of attending a live concert.

academic

The study examines the social impact of attending a live concert.

5

The company sponsored a charity concert to raise money.

business

The company sponsored a charity concert to raise money.

Word Family

Noun
concert
Verb
concert
Adverb
concertedly
Adjective
concerted
Related
concerto

Common Collocations

live concert live concert
attend a concert attend a concert
sell-out concert sell-out concert
outdoor concert outdoor concert
benefit concert benefit concert

Common Phrases

in concert

in concert

concert hall

concert hall

concert tour

concert tour

Often Confused With

concert vs concerto

A concert is the event or performance; a concerto is a specific type of musical composition for a soloist and orchestra.

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Usage Notes

Use 'concert' mainly for musical events. While it can mean 'acting together', its most common use is for public music performances.

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Common Mistakes

Avoid using 'concert' for a single person practicing alone; it implies a public audience.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'CON' (together) and 'CERT' (certain). People come together to be certain the music sounds beautiful.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Italian word 'concerto', which originally meant to reach an agreement or to perform together.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: one concert, two concerts. Commonly used with the preposition 'at' (e.g., 'at the concert').
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Cultural Context

Attending concerts is a major cultural activity worldwide, often seen as a way for fans to build a community around an artist.

Quick Quiz

The band is playing a ______ in the park on Saturday afternoon.

Correct!

The correct answer is: concert

More music words

melody

A1

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

scale

A1

A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.

sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

A1

The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.

bar

A1

In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.

time signature

A1

A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.

instrument

A1

An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.

violin

A1

A musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It is known for its high-pitched, expressive sound and is used in many types of music, especially classical and folk.

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