Auf Tournee gehen
Example: Die Band wird nächsten Monat auf Tournee gehen.
Definition
"Auf Tournee gehen" means to go on a concert tour, typically referring to musicians or bands traveling to perform at various locations over a period of time. For example, "Die Band wird nächsten Monat auf Tournee gehen" means the band will start touring next month.
Etymology
The phrase "auf Tournee gehen" comes from the French word "tournée," meaning a journey or circuit, especially for performances. It was adopted into German to describe the practice of musicians traveling to multiple venues to perform concerts. Did you know the concept of a 'tour' in music dates back to traveling troubadours in medieval times?
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