Music - Musical Performances

Here you will learn some English words related to musical performances such as "concert", "recital", and "gig".

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concert [noun]

a public performance by musicians or singers

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gig [noun]

a performance of live music, comedy, or other entertainment, usually by one or more performers in front of an audience

Ex: The comedian ’s gig was well-received , with the audience laughing throughout .
act [noun]

a performance or segment within an event, featuring one or more artists presenting their music to an audience

Ex: Local talent often gets a chance to shine as the opening act for bigger bands .

an informal gathering of musicians who come together to play music spontaneously

Ex: After the concert , the band members invited fellow musicians backstage for a late-night jam session , jamming into the early hours of the morning .

a musical scene in a movie or play in which all or nearly all of the cast dance and sing

recital [noun]

a public performance of music or poetry by an individual or a small group

Ex: The students held a recital to showcase what they had learned in music class .
festival [noun]

a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

Ex: The dance festival featured performances from around the world .
tour [noun]

a series of concerts held in different locations

Ex: The band announced their summer tour , which includes stops in several European cities .

a classical music concert where the audience is not seated and is free to move around during the performance, often held in a large open space or designated area

a live musical performance featuring a band or artist playing rock music

Ex: He has never missed a rock concert in his city .

a representation that an actor or a performer gives of an artistic or musical piece that shows their understanding and feeling toward it

Ex: The singer 's interpretation of the ballad moved listeners to tears , evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing .