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Italian word

concerto

concert; also a musical concerto (solo instrument with orchestra)

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concert

a live musical performance

⚠️ The trap

In Italian 'concerto' covers both a general live show and a classical concerto. In English, 'concert' and 'concerto' are separate words with specific meanings. Italians also say 'concerto' for a rock show.

To say "a live musical performance" in Italian:

concerto (correct in both senses)

"concerto" in English means:

concert; also a musical concerto (solo instrument with orchestra)

Example

"Sono andato a un concerto di musica classica ieri sera."

"I went to a classical music concert last night."

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