演奏会|えんそうかいensoukai

1. noun, musicconcert; recital
   演奏会えんそうかいが始はじまろうとしている。↗

   The concert is about to start.

• SynonymコンサートNeutralThe everyday word for a concert, including pop singers' shows; 「演奏会」 usually suggests classical instrumental music.
• Related音楽会おんがくかいNeutralAlmost interchangeable with 「演奏会」, but sounds a little old-fashioned; often used for school or children's concerts.

For pop concerts and concerts in general, say 「コンサート」. For classical instrumental concerts by orchestras or student ensembles, 「演奏会」 is common, as in 「定期演奏会」.

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1. 一般いっぱんの聴衆ちょうしゅうを集あつめて行おこなう音楽おんがくを演奏えんそうする催もよおし。コンサート。