songfest
Communal singing gathering
A songfest is a gathering where people sing together, typically informal and communal rather than a polished performance: The campfire songfest went on until midnight.
The word combines song with the German-derived suffix -fest, suggesting a festive occasion centered on group singing.
Gathering after separation
- get-togetherCasual social gathering
- hootenannyFolk music social gathering
- jamboreeLarge festive gathering
- campfireOutdoor fire for gathering
community · fellowship · congregation · circle · potluck · bonfire · parlor · porch
Organized group of singers
- chorusSingers performing together
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- acapellaVocal music, no instruments
polyphony · madrigal · cantata · carol · anthem · motet · soprano · alto
Live musical performance
- recitalSolo musical performance
- stageRaised performance platform
- microphoneAudio input device
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
singer · vocalist · soloist · applause · encore · setlist · spotlight · rehearsal
Intense, expressive happiness
- rejoicingFeeling or showing triumph
- merrymakingLively, cheerful celebration
- galaFestive formal occasion
- fiestaFestive public celebration
carnival · revelry · tribute · homage · anniversary · commemoration · toast · serenade
reunion
Gathering after separation
- get-togetherCasual social gathering
- hootenannyFolk music social gathering
- jamboreeLarge festive gathering
campfire · community · fellowship · congregation · circle · potluck · bonfire · parlor · porch · informal
choir
Organized group of singers
acapella · polyphony · madrigal · cantata · carol · anthem · motet · soprano · alto · tenor
concert
Live musical performance
- recitalSolo musical performance
- stageRaised performance platform
- microphoneAudio input device
audience · singer · vocalist · soloist · applause · encore · setlist · spotlight · rehearsal · amplifier
jubilation
Intense, expressive happiness
- rejoicingFeeling or showing triumph
- merrymakingLively, cheerful celebration
- galaFestive formal occasion
fiesta · carnival · revelry · tribute · homage · anniversary · commemoration · toast · serenade · birthday
songfestsilent retreat
Voiceless contemplative gathering
vow of silence · silent vigil · moment of silence · library · study hall
songfestrecital
Solo musical performance
opera · concert · solo performance · gala performance · command performance