Live



Example: We luisteren graag naar live muziek in het park.

Definition


"Live" in the context of music describes performances or recordings done in real time, often in front of an audience, capturing the energy and spontaneity of the event. For example, "live music" means music performed and heard as it happens.

Etymology


The word "live" comes from the Old English 'līf,' related to 'life,' indicating something full of life or happening in real time. In music, "live" evolved to emphasize the immediacy and authenticity of a performance, as opposed to pre-recorded tracks.

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"Live" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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