IPA: /kənˈsɜːrt/
KK: /kənˈsɜrt/
To perform or work together in a harmonious way.
The musicians concerted their efforts to create a beautiful melody.
Past: concerted
Past Participle: concerted
A live music performance where one or more musicians play for an audience.
I am going to a concert this weekend to see my favorite band perform.
To plan or arrange something together with others, often in a way that requires cooperation.
They decided to concert their efforts to complete the project on time.
Past: concerted
Past Participle: concerted
Concert → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "certare" (meaning to fight or contend). The word originally referred to people coming together to contend or compete in harmony, which evolved into the modern meaning of a musical performance by a group.
Think of people coming 'together' ('con-') to 'contend' ('certare') in harmony — that's why a concert is a performance where musicians unite.