What is a concert in different senses of the word

The word "concert" has several meanings. First of all, this is an event. However, the question remains whether all public performances by artists, musical collectives, individual performers or any orchestra can be considered a concert activity. And is it worth to call a concert such an event, where half the audience listens attentively, and the other dances in the orchestra? And in what cases are active movements, exclamations and dances a norm, and in which such actions are unacceptable?

There is also a second meaning. What is a concert as a genre of a separate piece of music? What is its specificity and place in the musical art?

We will try to answer all these questions in this article.

What is a concert like an event?

Concert as an event can be classified into several types:

• Concert of classical music.
• Academic.
• Jazz.
• Pop.
• Concert of electronic music.

This list can be continued.

As you can see, all these types unite one essential factor - they are all musical.

Also, each of them can be called "gala concert". It actually means any solemn and grandiose event. Usually it means the final concert of participants of various festivals and competitions. The winners or the best performers perform on it.

Consider each of the above types of concerts.

Concert of classical music

Classics never go out of fashion. It is still considered the standard of musical art. The places where such concerts are held are the Philharmonic, the large or small hall of the Conservatory (music academy) and others. It is allowed to applaud and shout "bravo" after the performance of the performer (collective) or after the end of the work. Also the participant can be applauded with an applause on an encore. Before the beginning ask to observe silence and to disconnect mobile phones.

Academic concert

Now let's look at what this event represents. Academic concerts are an original form of reporting by musicians who are studying at a higher musical institution. Their main advantages are that they are absolutely free. Nevertheless, you can enjoy high-quality performance of highly artistic musical compositions of young talents. They can take place in the large or small halls of the Conservatory (Music Academy), the Philharmonic Or in the opera house.

Jazz concert

They are visited by professional musicians, masters of jazz music, as well as people whom she simply likes.

The concert of the orchestra is always associated with a juicy and colorful sound. The big band is no exception. It is an interesting phenomenon in contemporary musical art. Despite the fact that it appeared much later than all other existing orchestras, it confirmed its colossal impact on other forms of music (symphonic, chamber and other). A special rhythm, inherent in jazz music, makes performers and listeners stamp their feet, shake the body. Sometimes the hall is actively reacting with exclamations and applause to unique improvisations. That's what a concert of a jazz orchestra is. The venue can be different. These are all kinds of palaces of youth, sport and other halls.

Variety concert

Estrada implies performance by the artists of popular and mass music. It is written in completely different genres and is aimed at the general public. Many tunes become real hits not only of a certain time, but also of a whole generation. Popular music accompanies us everywhere. We often hear it on the radio and television, so it's so easy to hear. Concerts of Russian pop stars attract a large number of people. They can be carried out both indoors and outdoors.

Concert of electronic music

To date, such concerts are quite common. Their popularity is explained by the presence of exclusive musical compositions performed by extravagant DJs. Basically, they are visited by young people, who adore club and electronic music. They are held in clubs or outdoors. Such concerts are imbued with a special atmosphere, people are united by the common spirit of the electronic music movement. On them, it's just impossible not to dance or move to the rhythm of the rhythmic music.

Concert as a genre of a musical work

Finally, consider what a concert is like a genre of a musical work. Translated from Latin means "competition". This is one of the few genres, which in various historical periods of its development was in demand. In comparison with such major genres as symphony and opera, the concert has relative ease. He has a game nature, which also distinguishes and distinguishes it. The genre of the concert was addressed not only by musicians of past centuries. It is popular to this day.

Thus, we considered the most common types of the concert as events (public performances), such as classical, academic, jazz, variety and electronic music. The concert was also briefly described as a genre of a musical work.