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Definition of concert

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒnsət/

  • 1a musical performance given in public, typically by several performers or of several compositions:a pop concert [as modifier]:a concert pianist
  • [as modifier] relating to or denoting the performance of music written for opera, ballet, or theatre on its own without the accompanying dramatic action:the concert version of the fourth interlude from the opera
  • 2 [mass noun] formal agreement or harmony:critics' inability to describe with any precision and concert the characteristics of literature
  • Law joint action, especially in the committing of a crime: they found direct evidence of concert of action

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈsəːt/

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

Phrases

in concert

  • 1acting jointly:we must take action in concert with our European partners
  • 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'): 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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