Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Concerto'

English Word: Concerto

Key Russian Translations:

• Концерт [kɐnˈtsɛrt] - [Formal, General Usage]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Концерт: [kɐnˈtsɛrt]

Note on Концерт: Stress falls on the second syllable. The "ц" sound is a distinct affricate in Russian, similar to 'ts' in English.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. A musical composition for a solo instrument with orchestral accompaniment

Translation(s) & Context:

• Концерт - Used specifically in the context of classical music to refer to a concerto.

Usage Examples:

• Я слушаю концерт для фортепиано с оркестром Моцарта.

  I am listening to Mozart's concerto for piano and orchestra.

• Этот концерт был исполнен на международном фестивале.

  This concerto was performed at an international festival.

• Она исполнила концерт Бетховена с большим мастерством.

  She performed Beethoven's concerto with great skill.

• Концерт для скрипки Чайковского очень популярен.

  Tchaikovsky's violin concerto is very popular.

• Композитор написал новый концерт для виолончели.

  The composer wrote a new concerto for cello.

2. A public musical performance (broader sense of 'concert')

Translation(s) & Context:

• Концерт - Used more generally to refer to any musical performance or concert.

Usage Examples:

• Вчера мы были на концерте рок-группы.

  Yesterday we attended a rock band concert.

• Концерт начнётся в семь часов вечера.

  The concert will start at 7 PM.

• Билеты на концерт уже распроданы.

  Tickets for the concert are already sold out.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Концерт is a masculine noun in Russian. It follows the standard declension pattern for masculine nouns ending in a consonant.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for Концерт (in the broader sense of 'concert'):

• Выступление (performance)
• Шоу (show)

Note: "Выступление" is more neutral and can refer to any performance, while "Шоу" often implies a more theatrical or entertainment-focused event.

Antonyms:

• None directly applicable in this context.

Related Phrases:

• Концертный зал - Concert hall; a venue for musical performances.
• Живой концерт - Live concert; refers to a performance happening in real-time.
• Благотворительный концерт - Charity concert; a performance to raise funds for a cause.

Usage Notes:

• The Russian word "Концерт" can refer to both a specific musical composition (a concerto in classical music) and a general musical performance (a concert). Context is key to determining the intended meaning.
• When referring to a classical concerto, it is often accompanied by a specifier like "для фортепиано" (for piano) or "для скрипки" (for violin).
• In casual conversation, "Концерт" is more commonly understood as a general concert or performance rather than the specific classical form.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "Концерт" without context and assuming it always means a classical concerto. For example, saying "Я иду на концерт" (I’m going to a concert) might be misinterpreted without clarification.

  Correct Usage: Specify the type if needed, e.g., "Я иду на концерт классической музыки" (I’m going to a classical music concert).

• Error: Incorrect case usage, such as using the nominative "Концерт" instead of the genitive "Концерта" after prepositions like "без" (without).

  Incorrect: Без Концерт.

  Correct: Без Концерта (Without a concert).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, concerts (both classical and popular) hold significant importance. Classical music concerts, especially those featuring famous composers like Tchaikovsky or Rachmaninoff, are highly regarded and often associated with cultural prestige. Attending a "концерт" can also be a social event, with formal dress codes in venues like the Bolshoi Theatre or the Moscow Conservatory.

Related Concepts:

• Оркестр (Orchestra)
• Солист (Soloist)
• Композитор (Composer)