Afrikaans konsert | ||
Albanian koncert | ||
Amharic ኮንሰርት | ||
Arabic حفلة موسيقية | ||
Armenian համերգ | ||
Assamese সংগীতানুষ্ঠান | ||
Aymara kunsyirtu | ||
Azerbaijani konsert | ||
Bambara kɔnsɛri | ||
Basque kontzertua | ||
Belarusian канцэрт | ||
Bengali সংগীতানুষ্ঠান | ||
Bhojpuri कंसर्ट | ||
Bosnian koncert | ||
Bulgarian концерт | ||
Catalan concert | ||
Cebuano konsyerto | ||
Chinese (Simplified) 音乐会 | ||
Chinese (Traditional) 音樂會 | ||
Corsican cuncertu | ||
Croatian koncert | ||
Czech koncert | ||
Danish koncert | ||
Dhivehi ކޮންސަރޓް | ||
Dogri कंसर्ट | ||
Dutch concert | ||
English concert | ||
Esperanto koncerto | ||
Estonian kontsert | ||
Ewe fefe | ||
Filipino (Tagalog) konsiyerto | ||
Finnish konsertti | ||
French concert | ||
Frisian konsert | ||
Galician concerto | ||
Georgian კონცერტი | ||
German konzert | ||
Greek συναυλία | ||
Guarani mba'epujoyvy | ||
Gujarati કોન્સર્ટ | ||
Haitian Creole konsè | ||
Hausa shagali | ||
Hawaiian ʻaha mele | ||
Hebrew קוֹנצֶרט | ||
Hindi कंसर्ट | ||
Hmong hais kwv txhiaj | ||
Hungarian koncert | ||
Icelandic tónleikar | ||
Igbo egwu | ||
Ilocano konsierto | ||
Indonesian konser | ||
Irish ceolchoirm | ||
Italian concerto | ||
Japanese コンサート | ||
Javanese konser | ||
Kannada ಸಂಗೀತ ಕಚೇರಿ | ||
Kazakh концерт | ||
Khmer ការប្រគុំតន្ត្រី | ||
Kinyarwanda igitaramo | ||
Konkani कॉन्सर्ट | ||
Korean 음악회 | ||
Krio myuzik sho | ||
Kurdish konsêr | ||
Kurdish (Sorani) کۆنسێرت | ||
Kyrgyz концерт | ||
Lao ຄອນເສີດ | ||
Latin consulere | ||
Latvian koncerts | ||
Lingala concert | ||
Lithuanian koncertas | ||
Luganda konsati | ||
Luxembourgish concert | ||
Macedonian концерт | ||
Maithili मेल | ||
Malagasy fampisehoana | ||
Malay konsert | ||
Malayalam കച്ചേരി | ||
Maltese kunċert | ||
Maori konohete | ||
Marathi मैफिल | ||
Meiteilon (Manipuri) ꯃꯤꯌꯥꯝ ꯃꯃꯥꯡꯗ ꯄꯥꯡꯊꯣꯛꯄ ꯏꯁꯩꯒꯤ ꯊꯔꯝ | ||
Mizo inthurualna | ||
Mongolian концерт | ||
Myanmar (Burmese) ဖျော်ဖြေပွဲ | ||
Nepali कन्सर्ट | ||
Norwegian konsert | ||
Nyanja (Chichewa) konsati | ||
Odia (Oriya) କନ୍ସର୍ଟ | | ||
Oromo koonsartii | ||
Pashto کنسرټ | ||
Persian کنسرت | ||
Polish koncert | ||
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) show | ||
Punjabi ਸਮਾਰੋਹ | ||
Quechua concierto | ||
Romanian concert | ||
Russian концерт | ||
Samoan konaseti | ||
Sanskrit सङ्गितक | ||
Scots Gaelic cuirm-chiùil | ||
Sepedi khonsata | ||
Serbian концерт | ||
Sesotho konsarete | ||
Shona konzati | ||
Sindhi ڪنسرٽ | ||
Sinhala (Sinhalese) ප්රසංගය | ||
Slovak koncert | ||
Slovenian koncert | ||
Somali riwaayad | ||
Spanish concierto | ||
Sundanese konsér | ||
Swahili tamasha | ||
Swedish konsert | ||
Tagalog (Filipino) konsyerto | ||
Tajik консерт | ||
Tamil கச்சேரி | ||
Tatar концерт | ||
Telugu కచేరీ | ||
Thai คอนเสิร์ต | ||
Tigrinya ምርኢት | ||
Tsonga khonsati | ||
Turkish konser | ||
Turkmen konsert | ||
Twi (Akan) anikasɛm | ||
Ukrainian концерт | ||
Urdu کنسرٹ | ||
Uyghur كونسېرت | ||
Uzbek konsert | ||
Vietnamese buổi hòa nhạc | ||
Welsh cyngerdd | ||
Xhosa ikonsathi | ||
Yiddish קאָנצערט | ||
Yoruba ere orin | ||
Zulu ikhonsathi |
| Language | Etymology / Notes |
|---|---|
| Afrikaans | "Konsert" also refers to a discussion or conversation, a sense that survives in some dialects in the Netherlands as "concert". |
| Albanian | In Albanian, "koncert" can also refer to a type of traditional Albanian folk song. |
| Amharic | The word ኮንሰርት can also refer to a 'performance' or 'show'. |
| Arabic | The word |
| Azerbaijani | The Azerbaijani word "konsert" is derived from the French word "concert" and also means "conversation" or "agreement". |
| Basque | The Basque word "kontzertua" is derived from the Latin word "consertus", meaning "harmony" or "agreement". |
| Belarusian | Канцэрт is a loanword from German, derived from Latin concertare, meaning "to compete" or "to strive". This suggests a historic association between concerts and friendly artistic competitions. |
| Bengali | The word "সংগীতানুষ্ঠান" (sangitanusthan) in Bengali is often used colloquially to refer to an audio recording of a musical performance, rather than just a live show. |
| Bosnian | Koncert stems from the Latin word "concertare" meaning "to strive", but in Bosnian it also refers to a meeting or occasion. |
| Bulgarian | The word "концерт" in Bulgarian is also used to refer to an academic lecture or presentation. |
| Catalan | The word "concert" (concerto) comes from Latin "concertare", meaning "to strive together", or "to compete". In the musical sense, it refers to two or more musicians playing in harmony to create a single piece of music. |
| Cebuano | In Cebuano, “konsyerto” can also mean “serious” or “in earnest”. |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 音乐会一词最早可追溯到17世纪的意大利单词"conserto",意为"竞奏"、"合奏"。 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 音樂會 derives from the Latin "concertare," meaning “to compete” or “to strive together”. |
| Corsican | In Corsican, "cuncertu" also means "meeting" or "gathering". |
| Croatian | The Croatian word 'koncert' comes from the Italian word 'concerto', which originally meant 'an agreement or arrangement'. |
| Czech | In Czech, "koncert" can also mean a "specific musical number" or a "competition between musicians." |
| Danish | The word "koncert" in Danish can also refer to a public announcement or proclamation made by a government or official. |
| Dutch | In Dutch, "concert" can also refer to a meeting of creditors with a bankrupt to discuss debts. |
| Esperanto | The Esperanto word "koncerto" derives from the Italian word "concerto", which originally meant a meeting or agreement but later came to refer specifically to a musical performance. |
| Estonian | The Estonian word "kontsert" derives from the German "Konzert" and ultimately comes from the Italian "concerto", meaning "agreement" or "covenant". |
| Finnish | In Finnish, the word "konsertti" derives from the German "Konzert," which itself may originate from the Italian "concerto," meaning "agreement" or "harmony." |
| French | In French, "concert" can also mean "agreement" or "harmony". |
| Frisian | In Frisian, 'konsert' can also refer to a competition or a sermon, highlighting its broader linguistic heritage. |
| Galician | In Galician, "concerto" can refer to a specific type of folk song and dance from the province of Pontevedra. |
| Georgian | The Georgian word "კონცერტი" is derived from the Italian "concerto", which originally referred to a musical composition for several instruments. |
| German | The word "Konzert" is also used in German to describe the performance of a single piece of music, such as a concerto. |
| Greek | Συναυλία is a compound Greek word derived from the words σύν (syn, together) and αὐλή (avle, open space or courtyard), and originally referred to musical performances in outdoor public spaces. |
| Gujarati | "કોન્સર્ટ" (concert) is also used to refer to a group of people who come together to discuss or plan something. |
| Haitian Creole | The Haitian Creole word "konsè" can also refer to a lively party or celebration, akin to a festival. |
| Hausa | 'Shagali' is also a Hausa term for 'nightclub'. |
| Hawaiian | 'Aha mele' translates as 'group of song' and can also mean dance party or luau. |
| Hebrew | The Hebrew word קוֹנצֶרט is derived from either Latin 'conserere' meaning 'to sow together' or Italian 'concertare' meaning 'to agree'. |
| Hindi | The word "concert" can also mean "agreement" or "collaboration" in English. |
| Hmong | In Hmong, the word "hais kwv txhiaj" also means "to gather together for a specific purpose". |
| Hungarian | The Hungarian word "koncert" also means "concert hall". |
| Icelandic | In the past the word "tónleikar" often just referred to the act of practicing rather than an actual concert. |
| Igbo | "Egwu" also means "dance" or "play" in Igbo. |
| Indonesian | The word "konser" originates from the Dutch word "concert", which in turn traces its roots back to the Latin "consertus", meaning "to sound together". |
| Irish | Ceolchoirm, as a compound word, comprises ceol, meaning "music" and coirm, meaning "troop" and is etymologically related to "choir". |
| Italian | In Italian, "concerto" comes from the Latin "conserere" and originally meant "agreement" or "harmony." |
| Japanese | コンサート (konsāto) is the Japanese borrowing of the English word "concert", but it can also be used to refer to classical music and other types of live performances in Japanese. |
| Javanese | The word "konser" in Javanese can also refer to a "gathering" or a "conversation" |
| Kannada | "സംഗീത കച്ചേരി" (concert) is a word borrowed from Kannada that refers to a musical performance, typically of classical music. |
| Kazakh | The Kazakh word “концерт” can also refer to a specific set of rules (laws) |
| Korean | In Korean, 음악회 (concert) literally translates to 'music meeting' and can also refer to a musical gathering or a place for music performances. |
| Kurdish | The word "konsêr" in Kurdish is also used to refer to a group of people playing music together. |
| Kyrgyz | "Концерт" в киргизском также означает "встреча", "собрание" или "переговоры". |
| Latin | The Latin verb "consulere" also means "to consider, consult, or take counsel". |
| Latvian | In Latvian, "koncerts" can also refer to a concert venue or a musical competition. |
| Lithuanian | The word 'koncertas' is derived from the Latin word 'concertare', meaning 'to compete' or 'to strive together'. |
| Macedonian | The word "концерт" in Macedonian also means "harmony" or "agreement". |
| Malagasy | Despite sharing its root with "fame", "fampisehoana" also means "show" in Malagasy. |
| Malay | The word 'konsert' in Malay originates from the Dutch word 'concert', which itself comes from the Italian word 'concerto'. |
| Malayalam | The word "കച്ചേരി" also means "court" in Malayalam, stemming from its historical use as a venue for both musical performances and legal proceedings. |
| Maltese | Maltese "kunċert" derives from "concerto", the Italian term for a musical composition for a soloist and orchestra, a meaning it also has in Maltese. |
| Maori | The word "konohete" originally referred to a type of gathering or meeting, and it is only more recently that it has come to be associated specifically with concerts. |
| Marathi | The word "मैफिल" can also refer to a gathering or assembly of people. |
| Mongolian | Концерт also means 'meeting' or 'gathering'. |
| Nepali | The word "कन्सर्ट" ("concert") can also refer to a gathering of people, especially for a religious or political purpose. |
| Norwegian | Norwegian "konsert" originally referred to a social gathering with dancing, music, and conversation, rather than a formal musical performance. |
| Nyanja (Chichewa) | The word "konsati" in Nyanja (Chichewa) can also mean "dance", further emphasizing the strong connection between music and dance in the region. |
| Pashto | The Pashto word “کنسرټ” can also refer to a “lecture” or “sermon”. |
| Persian | In Persian, "کنسرت" not only means "concert" in English, but also refers to a type of traditional Persian vocal and string music ensemble. |
| Polish | "Koncert" also means "a dispute, a row" in Polish slang |
| Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil) | In Portuguese, "show" can refer to a "concert" or a "television program." |
| Punjabi | The word "ਸਮਾਰੋਹ" in Punjabi can also mean a gathering, an assembly, or a ceremony. |
| Romanian | The word "concert" comes from the Latin word "conserere", meaning "to join together". |
| Russian | The Russian word "концерт" also means gathering of friends at home for music-making and conversations. |
| Samoan | The word "konaseti" is also used to refer to a gathering of people, not necessarily for musical purposes. |
| Scots Gaelic | The word 'cuirm-chiùil' is also used to refer to a 'musical instrument' and is derived from the Gaelic words 'cuirm' (an entertainment, assembly, or party) and 'chiùil' (music). |
| Serbian | The word "концерт" also means "a musical composition for several performers" in Serbian. |
| Sesotho | The word "konsarete" in Sesotho is derived from the English word "concert" and also refers to a gathering or assembly. |
| Shona | Konzati, 'concert,' in Shona comes from Portuguese 'concerto' (a musical piece), which in turn comes from Italian 'concertare' (to debate). |
| Sindhi | The Sindhi word "ڪنسرٽ" (concert) is derived from the Persian word "كنسرت" (konsert). |
| Sinhala (Sinhalese) | The word “ප්රසංගය” is derived from the combination of “ප්ර+සඟ” and it originally meant a meeting or gathering, and later came to be used specifically for a concert. |
| Slovak | Its original meaning was similar to 'party' or 'get-together', especially one where music is played |
| Slovenian | The word 'koncert' in Slovenian also refers to a type of folk music ensemble. |
| Somali | The word "riwaayad" can also refer to a theatrical performance or play in Somali. |
| Spanish | In addition to its musical meaning, the Spanish word "concierto" can also refer to an agreement or arrangement, such as a peace treaty or a business deal. |
| Sundanese | Konseu is also an acronym for the phrase "konferensi seni" meaning "arts conference". |
| Swahili | The word "tamasha" can also refer to a performance, entertainment, or spectacle in Swahili. |
| Swedish | In Swedish, "konsert" can also refer to a specific type of musical performance featuring several different performers and a variety of musical styles. |
| Tagalog (Filipino) | "Konsyerto" (concert) stems from the Spanish word "concierto", meaning "agreement" or "accord", possibly referring to the harmonious collaboration of musicians in a performance. |
| Tajik | Консерт derives from the Persian verb "konkārt" which means to come together and make merry. |
| Tamil | The word "கச்சேரி" is derived from the Sanskrit word "katcheri", which means "a place of performance". In Tamil, it is used to refer specifically to classical music concerts. |
| Telugu | "కచేరీ" originally meant a place where the king held court, and later came to mean a performance or assembly of musicians. |
| Thai | คอนเสิร์ต มาจากคำฝรั่งเศส concert (คอนแซร์) ที่แปลว่า "ร่วมฟัง" และคำละติน conserere (คอนเซเรเร) ที่แปลว่า "ถัก" หรือ "เชื่อมโยง" |
| Turkish | "Konser" (concert) shares its root with "konuşmak" (to speak), highlighting the conversational nature of musical performances. |
| Ukrainian | The word "концерт" derives from the Latin "consertus" meaning "agreement" or "harmony". |
| Urdu | In Urdu, "کنسرٹ" can also refer to a contract, an engagement, a union, a concord, a harmony, a compact, or an understanding. |
| Uzbek | The Uzbek word "konsert" can also mean "a musical performance". |
| Vietnamese | The word "buổi hòa nhạc" can also mean a "musical performance", not necessarily a concert. |
| Welsh | The term cyngerdd was also applied to a type of traditional Welsh song or piece of music |
| Xhosa | The Xhosa word "ikonsathi" derives from the Zulu word "konsathi," which is further derived from the Dutch word "concert." |
| Yiddish | The Yiddish word "קאָנצערט" (concert) comes from the German word "Konzert", which in turn comes from the Italian word "concerto" meaning "agreement" or "harmony". |
| Yoruba | The word "ere orin" directly translates to "play song". |
| Zulu | The word "ikhonsathi" is derived from the Zulu word "ikhono" meaning "ability". |
| English | Concert derives from the Latin "concertare," meaning "to strive together," and initially referred to a competition between musicians. |