̘. ̈n.ˈkɔnsə:t n. & v. --n. 1 a
musical performance of usu.
several separate compositions. 2
agreement,
accordance,
harmony. 3 a
combination of voices or sounds. --v.tr.
arrange (by
mutual agreement or coordination). øconcert-goer a
person who often goes to concerts. concert
grand the largest size of grand piano, used
for concerts. concert-master
esp. US the leading first-violin
player in
some orchestras. concert
overture Mus. a
piece like an overture but
intended for
independent performance. concert performance Mus. a performance (of an opera etc.)
without scenery, costumes, or
action. concert pitch 1 Mus. the pitch internationally agreed in 1960
whereby the A
above middle C = 440
Hz. 2 a
state of
unusual readiness,
efficiency,
and keenness (for action etc.). in concert 1 (often foll. by with)
acting jointly and accordantly. 2 (predic.) (of a musician) in a performance. [F concert (n.), concerter (v.) f.
It. concertare harmonize]
