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concert

Syllabification: (con·cert)
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Definition of concert

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkänˌsərt, ˈkänsərt/
  • 1a musical performance given in public, typically by several performers or of several separate compositions:symphony concerts [as modifier]:a concert pianist
  • [as modifier] of, relating to, or denoting the performance of music written for opera, ballet, or theater on its own without the accompanying dramatic action:the concert version of the fourth interlude from the operaSee also concert performance.
  • 2 formal agreement, accordance, or harmony:critics' inability to describe with any precision and concert the characteristics of literature

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈsərt/
[with object] formal
  • arrange (something) by mutual agreement or coordination:they started meeting regularly to concert their tactics

Phrases

in concert

  • 1acting jointly:he made his decision in concert with his son and son-in-law
  • 2(of music or a performer) giving a public performance; live:they saw Pink Floyd in concert

Origin:

late 16th century (in the sense 'unite, cause to agree'): from French concerter, from Italian concertare 'harmonize'. The noun use, dating from the early 17th century (in the sense 'a combination of voices or sounds'), is from French concert, from Italian concerto, from concertare

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