benefit concert
noun · n
Simple meaning
A concert given for the benefit of some charitable cause.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbɛnəfɪtˈkɑnsɚt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A concert given for the benefit of some charitable cause
n
A benefit concert or charity concert is a type of musical benefit performance (e.g., concert, show, or gala) featuring musicians, comedians, or other performers that is held for a charitable purpose, often directed at a specific and immediate humanitarian crisis.
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How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: A concert given for the benefit of some charitable cause
Used this way, benefit concert is a specialist word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Generous and giving
- Usage feel
- Clinical and detached
Where it naturally appears
- Technical/specialist writing
Usage note
In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.
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