Concert — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈkän(t)-sərt/ (noun) /kən-ˈsərt/ (verb) con·cert

Meaning & Definition of Concert

Concert (noun)

  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. musical harmony, concord

Concert (verb)

  1. to make a plan for
  2. to settle or adjust by conferring and reaching an agreement
  3. to act in harmony or conjunction

Concert (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an entertainment featuring singing or the playing of musical instruments

    "during the summer various groups give concerts on the town green"

    similar: musicale
    related: performance, presentation, recital, symphony, ceilidh (Scottish & Irish), hootenanny, jam, jam session, sing, songfest, festival, fete, shindig

Concert (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring about through discussion and compromise

    "warned that the rain forests are in danger of extinction unless the world's industrial powers concert a plan to prevent such an occurrence"

    similar: arrange, bargain, conclude, negotiate
    related: settle (on or upon), chaffer, deal, dicker, haggle, horse-trade, palter, agree, contract, covenant, argue, debate, discuss, hammer out, hash (over), reason, talk, talk over, work out, renegotiate

  2. to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end

    "the governor is eager to concert with the federal authorities on this matter"

    similar: band (together), collaborate, concur, conjoin, conspire, cooperate, join, league, team (up), unite, make common cause, play ball, pull together
    related: connive, affiliate, ally, associate, combine, confederate, hang together, interface

Related Entry: In concert (phrase)

In concert is a different word from Concert. The synonyms below are for in concert, not for concert.

  1. in or by combined action or effort

    "The team acted in concert to attain victory."

    similar: concertedly, conjointly, hand in glove, jointly, together
    related: collectively, mutually, reciprocally, unanimously, unitedly, cooperatively, symbiotically
    opposite: apart, independently, individually, separately, severally, single-handed, single-handedly, singly, solely, unaided, unassisted, unilaterally

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Concert

The most common words with a similar meaning to Concert:

musicale, arrange, bargain, conclude, negotiate, band (together), collaborate, concur, conjoin, conspire, cooperate, join, league, team (up), unite, make common cause, play ball, pull together

Related Words for Concert

performance, presentation, recital, symphony, ceilidh, hootenanny, jam, jam session, sing, songfest, festival, fete, shindig, settle (on or upon), chaffer, deal, dicker, haggle, horse-trade, palter, agree, contract, covenant, argue, debate, discuss, hammer out, hash (over), reason, talk

Word Forms of Concert

Inflections: concerted, concerting, concerts

Derived words: concert (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Concert

French, from Italian concerto, from concertare

First known use: 1571

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Concert

Words & Phrases Containing Concert

concert grand, concert pitch, in concert, promenade concert, preconcert

Frequently Asked Questions about Concert

What does "Concert" mean?

"Concert" means a public performance (as of music or dancing). As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a public performance (as of music or dancing). It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Concert"?

Other words for "Concert" include musicale, arrange, bargain, conclude, negotiate, band (together), collaborate and concur. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Concert" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Concert"?

There are 59 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Concert". Common alternatives include musicale, arrange, bargain, conclude, negotiate, band (together), collaborate, concur, conjoin and conspire.

How do you use "Concert" in a sentence?

Examples of "Concert" in a sentence: "during the summer various groups give concerts on the town green"; "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".

Is "Concert" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Concert" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Concert" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Concert" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Concert"?

"Concert" is pronounced /ˈkän(t)-sərt/ as a noun and /kən-ˈsərt/ as a verb and divided into syllables as con·cert.

What is the origin of the word "Concert"?

"Concert" comes from French, from Italian concerto, from concertare. First known use: 1571.