De tournee
Example: De band begint morgen aan hun eerste tournee door Europa.
Definition
"De tournee" refers to a series of musical performances by a band or artist, typically taking place in different cities or countries. It involves traveling and performing live shows, often organized over a specific period. For example, a band might begin their first tournee across Europe.
Etymology
The word "de tournee" comes from the French word 'tournée,' meaning a journey or circuit. It was adopted into Dutch to describe a musician's series of concerts, capturing the idea of moving from place to place. Did you know? The term originally described a round of visits or inspections, which fits well with the concept of a music tour.
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"De tournee" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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