concert
word
/ˈkɑnsɝt/, /kənˈsɝt/
KON-surt (noun), kuhn-SURT (verb)
/ˈkɒnsɜːt/, /kənˈsɜːt/
KON-surt (noun), kuhn-SURT (verb)
Definition
A concert is a live performance of music in front of an audience. It can be a formal event with an orchestra or a popular music show with a band or singer.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for live music events. 'Concert' is broader and slightly more formal than 'gig', which is common for bands in informal contexts. Common phrases: 'go to a concert', 'give a concert', 'concert ticket', 'live concert'.
Spanish: conciertoPortuguese (BR): show - concertoPortuguese (PT): concertoChinese (Simplified): 音乐会 - 演唱会Chinese (Traditional): 音樂會 - 演唱會Hindi: संगीत कार्यक्रम - कॉन्सर्टArabic: حفل موسيقيBengali: কনসার্টRussian: концертJapanese: コンサートVietnamese: buổi hòa nhạcKorean: 콘서트Turkish: konserUrdu: کنسرٹIndonesian: konser
Example Sentences
We are going to a concert tonight.
basic
The concert starts at seven.
basic
She bought two tickets for the concert.
basic
That was the best concert I've been to in years.
natural
We got to the concert late, but we still caught our favorite song.
natural
I can't believe how loud the concert was.
natural