conservatoire

 
Pronunciation: /kənˈsəːvətwɑː/

noun

British
  • a college for the study of classical music or other arts, typically in the continental European tradition: she studies piano and violin at the Paris Conservatoire

Origin:

late 18th century: French, from Italian conservatorio, from late Latin conservatorium, from conservare 'to preserve' (see conserve). Compare with conservatory