Uitvoeren



Example: De dirigent zal het nieuwe stuk perfect uitvoeren tijdens het concert.

Definition


"Uitvoeren" in music means to perform or carry out a piece of music as intended, usually by playing or singing it in front of an audience. It involves interpreting the musical score and expressing its emotions accurately during a concert or recital.

Etymology


The Dutch word "uitvoeren" comes from the combination of 'uit,' meaning 'out' or 'forth,' and 'voeren,' meaning 'to lead' or 'to carry.' Together, it literally means 'to carry out' or 'to execute,' which fits well with its use in music to describe performing a piece. Did you know it is also used in many other contexts beyond music, making it a versatile verb in Dutch?

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"Uitvoeren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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