Live
Example: Ze speelt live muziek tijdens het festival in het park.
Definition
"Live" is an adverb used in music to describe a performance that is happening in real-time, often in front of an audience, rather than being pre-recorded or edited. For example, "live music" refers to music played and heard during the actual event.
Etymology
The word "live" comes from the Old English word 'libban' or 'lifan,' meaning 'to remain, continue, or be alive.' Over time, its use extended beyond mere existence to describe events occurring in the present moment, such as 'live' performances. Did you know? The term took on a special meaning in broadcasting and music to emphasize immediacy and authenticity.
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"Live" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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