What is a concert?
Q: What is a concert?
A: A concert is a performance in which one or more musicians play music together for an audience.
Q: What type of performance includes an important visual element?
A: Rock concerts typically include an important visual element to the performance.
Q: What are informal names for a concert?
A: Informal names for a concert include "show" or sometimes, "gig".
Q: How are performers usually positioned during a concert?
A: Performers at a concert are usually raised above the level of the audience on a stage.
Q: Are there any special types of concerts that take place outdoors?
A: Some concerts may be held outdoors and they may take place in fields, stadiums, or other large open areas. The music for these “open-airs” is usually amplified by loudspeakers so that large audiences can hear it.
Q: Is there such thing as a solo recital?
A: Yes, if only one performer (or two) is performing then it's called a recital.
Q: Are there any festivals involving multiple days of performances in one area?
A:Yes, some events involve multiple days of performances in one area and these are called festivals. Examples include The Proms, the Edinburgh Festival, and the Glastonbury Festival.
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