concert
UK: ˈkɒnsət | US: ˈkɑːnsərt
n. a musical performance by multiple musicians
n. agreement or harmony in purpose or action
vt. to arrange or coordinate by mutual agreement
concert = con<together> + cert<sure>
- con<together>: From Latin con-, meaning "with" or "together."
- cert<sure>: From Latin certus, meaning "fixed" or "certain."
Etymology Origin:
The word concert originated in the 16th century from Italian concerto (later French concert), meaning "agreement" or "harmony." It combines con- (together) and certus (certain), reflecting the idea of people or elements working in unified certainty. Over time, it specialized to describe coordinated musical performances, emphasizing harmony among performers.
The orchestra will perform a Beethoven concert tonight.
The team worked in concert to complete the project on time.
The two countries concerted their efforts to address climate change.
Her voice blended perfectly in concert with the choir.
The diplomats concerted a plan to resolve the conflict.