Live
Example: They live play the guitar every Saturday night.
Definition
"Live" in the context of music means performing in real-time in front of an audience rather than being prerecorded. It refers to musicians playing instruments or singing during a concert or event, creating an immediate and authentic experience.
Etymology
The word "live" comes from the Old English 'libban' meaning 'to remain alive or have life.' In music, the term evolved to describe performances happening in the moment, capturing the energy and spontaneity of artists playing directly for an audience. Did you know? The use of "live" to describe real-time broadcasts became popular with the advent of radio and television.
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"Live" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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