Instrumentalkonzert

instrumental concerto

noun in-stru-men-TAHL-kon-tsert Rare

Also means

a concert featuring a solo instrumentalist with orchestra

Usage Note

Instrumentalkonzert describes the concert-form with a soloist and orchestra, as well as an evening devoted to instrumental music (no vocal music). Context distinguishes the two meanings.

Examples

"Das Instrumentalkonzert am Freitagabend war mit einem Violinkonzert von Brahms ein großes Erlebnis."

Natural Translation

The instrumental concert on Friday evening was a great experience with a violin concerto by Brahms.

Literal Translation

The instrumental-concert on Friday-evening was with a violin-concerto of Brahms a great experience.

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