con·cert
ˈkän(t)-sərt 
ˈkän-ˌsərt
1
: a public performance (as of music or dancing)
2
: agreement in design or plan : union formed by mutual communication of opinion and views
3
obsolete
: musical harmony : concord
concert
adjective
concerted; concerting; concerts
1
: to make a plan for
concert measures for aiding the poor
2
: to settle or adjust by conferring and reaching an agreement
concerted their differences
: to act in harmony or conjunction
Synonyms
Examples of concert in a Sentence
Noun
The orchestra will be giving a free concert.
during the summer various groups give concerts on the town green
Verb
warned that the rain forests are in danger of extinction unless the world's industrial powers concert a plan to prevent such an occurrence
the governor is eager to concert with the federal authorities on this matter
Recent Examples on the Web
Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2023
Prior to the concert at Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre, the long-running U.K. group had not been on stage since Nov. 18, 2017, in Mexico City.
—Jonathan Cohen, Spin, 23 Sep. 2023
Prime Video Free Trial Buy Now The concert and its surrounding initiatives are timed to impact a September gathering in New York of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Sep. 2023
Wearing a mask inside at large gatherings such as concerts or airports can slow the spread of many respiratory illnesses.
—Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2023
Bush will headline an Artist for Action concert on Friday at New York City’s Irving Plaza.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2023
Those good works include helping to arrange recitals at a local concert circle, where she and the pianist meet.
—David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2023
On her Instagram Stories, the Rhode founder shared a silly photo of Caesar and Justin backstage at the concert.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
Billionaire has teamed up with brands like Aston Martin and Riva to ensure cardholders enjoy privileged entry to concerts, fashion shows, sporting events, and more.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2023
Reuters, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2023
In recent years, artists bundled their albums with merchandise and concert tickets to boost first-week sales.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2023
Here’s a guide to the best and biggest metro Phoenix concerts for September 2023, from the Jonas Brothers dusting off five albums in one night at Footprint Center to Beth Orton playing the MIM Music Theatre.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2023
Since she’s been on tour, she’s played at arenas and concert venues around the country, including the Capital One Arena in Washington in September and the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore in May.
—Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2023
These are Metallica’s first metro Phoenix concerts since 2017, when the Worldwired Tour played that same venue, although it was known as University of Phoenix Stadium back then.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 26 Aug. 2023
Body found near weekend Outside Lands concert The victim's body was found near the Outside Lands concert, a three-day event that ended Sunday evening around 9:35 p.m. local time.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2023
In the 1950s, Tony Bennett watched with dismay as Black musicians like Nat King Cole and Duke Ellington were denied admission to concert hall dining rooms and hotels.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 21 July 2023
The still vital 91-year-old composer wants to devote his remaining time to concert works, which are increasingly in demand.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2023
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Noun
Notable ones are the Santa Fe Botanical Garden's annual Glow light display and Christmas concerts inside the impressive Loretto Chapel leading up to December 25.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2023
Prior to the concert at Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre, the long-running U.K. group had not been on stage since Nov. 18, 2017, in Mexico City.
—Jonathan Cohen, Spin, 23 Sep. 2023
Prime Video Free Trial Buy Now The concert and its surrounding initiatives are timed to impact a September gathering in New York of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Sep. 2023
Wearing a mask inside at large gatherings such as concerts or airports can slow the spread of many respiratory illnesses.
—Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 22 Sep. 2023
Bush will headline an Artist for Action concert on Friday at New York City’s Irving Plaza.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2023
Those good works include helping to arrange recitals at a local concert circle, where she and the pianist meet.
—David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2023
On her Instagram Stories, the Rhode founder shared a silly photo of Caesar and Justin backstage at the concert.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
Billionaire has teamed up with brands like Aston Martin and Riva to ensure cardholders enjoy privileged entry to concerts, fashion shows, sporting events, and more.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2023
Verb
Celebrations on Saturday were packed with dedications of floral baskets to past leaders, banquets, concerts for a visiting Chinese delegation, and a performance by Russian army song and dance ensemble, KCNA news agency reported on Sunday.
—Reuters, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2023
In recent years, artists bundled their albums with merchandise and concert tickets to boost first-week sales.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2023
Here’s a guide to the best and biggest metro Phoenix concerts for September 2023, from the Jonas Brothers dusting off five albums in one night at Footprint Center to Beth Orton playing the MIM Music Theatre.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2023
Since she’s been on tour, she’s played at arenas and concert venues around the country, including the Capital One Arena in Washington in September and the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore in May.
—Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2023
These are Metallica’s first metro Phoenix concerts since 2017, when the Worldwired Tour played that same venue, although it was known as University of Phoenix Stadium back then.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 26 Aug. 2023
Body found near weekend Outside Lands concert The victim's body was found near the Outside Lands concert, a three-day event that ended Sunday evening around 9:35 p.m. local time.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2023
In the 1950s, Tony Bennett watched with dismay as Black musicians like Nat King Cole and Duke Ellington were denied admission to concert hall dining rooms and hotels.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 21 July 2023
The still vital 91-year-old composer wants to devote his remaining time to concert works, which are increasingly in demand.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
French, from Italian concerto, from concertare
Verb
Middle French concerter, from Old Italian concertare, perhaps from com- + certo certain, decided, from Latin certus — more at certain
First Known Use
Noun
1571, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Verb
1652, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Phrases Containing concert
Dictionary Entries Near concert
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“Concert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concert. Accessed 4 Oct. 2023.
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concert
1 of 2 noun
con·cert
ˈkän(t)-sərt
ˈkän-ˌsərt
1
: agreement in design or plan
2
: a musical performance usually by several voices or instruments or both
concert
2 of 2 verb
con·cert
kən-ˈsərt
: to plan or arrange together : settle by agreement
concerted their differences
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