Concierto (en. Concert)
/konˈθjeɾto/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Live musical presentation performed in front of an audience.
The band's concert will be at the stadium next Saturday.
El concierto de la banda será en el estadio el próximo sábado.
Commitment or agreement to play music together.
The musicians arrived at a concert to rehearse before the event.
Los músicos llegaron a un concierto para ensayar antes del evento.
Musical work composed to be performed by a soloist and an orchestra.
Chopin's Piano Concerto is one of his most famous.
El Concierto para piano de Chopin es uno de sus más famosos.
Etymology
From Latin 'concertus', meaning 'united, agreed'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give a concert
To perform a musical presentation.
dar un concierto
to go to a concert
To attend a musical presentation.
ir a un concierto
charity concert
Concert held for fundraising purposes.
concierto benéfico
private concert
Musical presentation that takes place in an intimate setting.
concierto privado
Related Words
music
The art of organizing sounds over time.
música
orchestra
A group of musicians playing instruments to interpret music.
orquesta
performance
The act of presenting a show before an audience.
actuación
Slang Meanings
Concert that takes place without prior notice.
Yesterday there was an amazing concert in the plaza with all the city's musicians.
Ayer hubo un conciertazo en la plaza con todos los músicos de la ciudad.
Very popular or well-organized concert.
The festival was an amazing concert that everyone enjoyed.
El festival fue un conciertazo que todos disfrutaron.