Recent Examples on the WebRichard lived with Cécile’s parents during his time as a student at the conservatoire.—Pat McDonogh, The Courier-Journal, 28 May 2020 Russia also occupies two enclaves in Georgia, where Eliso Babuadze, another cellist, studies at the Tbilisi conservatoire.—The Economist, 10 Oct. 2019 Hope explained that studying overseas in world-renowned conservatoires, before joining international companies, was the choice for many burgeoning classical music artistes.—Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 10 May 2018
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French, "conservatory" (as a music school after Italian conservatorio)
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