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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
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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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