concertgoing
Watching bands perform
Concertgoing is attending live musical performances, or the practice of doing so regularly: her concertgoing days, a lifetime of concertgoing.
As an adjective, it describes people who attend concerts: the concertgoing public, concertgoing audiences.
The word implies some enthusiasm for live music rather than mere occasional attendance.
Issuing entry passes
- queueOrdered waiting line
- entryAccess or submission
- seatingAvailable places to sit
- box officeTicket sales revenue
cloakroom · earplugs · binoculars · programme · dress code · ushering · will call · wristband
Carrying out a task
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- standing ovationApplause while risen
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
showtime · setlist · stage · lights · headliner · opening act · mosh pit · crowd surfing
Ardent admirers or coolers
- crowdLarge public gathering
- attendeesPeople at an event
- enthusiastsPeople deeply into something
- devoteesPassionate adherents
aficionados · spectators · listeners · patrons · gathering · throng · diehards · superfans
Large instrumental ensemble
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- recitalSolo musical performance
- operaTheatrical art combining song
- chamber musicSmall-group classical compositions
concerto · sonata · aria · overture · soloist · maestro · conductor · virtuoso
Short-term paid work
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- tourPlanned multi-destination journey
- arenaVenue for contests
- stadiumLarge venue for spectators
amphitheater · club · venue · headliner · support act · roadies · sound system · amplifiers
Informal planned gathering
- minglingCasual social interaction
- friendsVoluntary close relations
- date nightCouple's planned outing
- group outingShared recreational excursion
tailgating · after-party · networking · shared experience · community · fandom · bonding
ticketing
Issuing entry passes
box office · cloakroom · earplugs · binoculars · programme · dress code · ushering · will call · wristband · ticket stub
performance
Carrying out a task
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- standing ovationApplause while risen
intermission · showtime · setlist · stage · lights · headliner · opening act · mosh pit · crowd surfing · singalong
fans
Ardent admirers or coolers
- crowdLarge public gathering
- attendeesPeople at an event
- enthusiastsPeople deeply into something
devotees · aficionados · spectators · listeners · patrons · gathering · throng · diehards · superfans · groupies
orchestra
Large instrumental ensemble
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- recitalSolo musical performance
- operaTheatrical art combining song
chamber music · concerto · sonata · aria · overture · soloist · maestro · conductor · virtuoso · philharmonic
gig
Short-term paid work
stadium · amphitheater · club · venue · headliner · support act · roadies · sound system · amplifiers · speakers
meetup
Informal planned gathering
- minglingCasual social interaction
- friendsVoluntary close relations
- date nightCouple's planned outing
group outing · tailgating · after-party · networking · shared experience · community · fandom · bonding
concertgoingstaying home
Not going out
homebound · hermit lifestyle · cocooning · social isolation · couch potato
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