consort

Meanings

• noun

  A group of people, especially musicians, who play together

  - "The consort of musicians played beautifully together."
  - "The consort performed a selection of Renaissance music."

• verb

  Attend or accompany (someone) as a companion or supporter

  - "The queen was consorted by her loyal subjects."
  - "He consorted with known criminals."

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Synonyms

association , partnership , band , group , companion , escort , hang out , associate , hang out , agree , concur

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with consort
concert , resort , report

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Variants

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consort , consorts , consorted , consorting , consort with , consorted with , consorting with , consorts with , prince consort , princes consort , queen consort , queens consort

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Etymology

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From Old French consort, from consorter ‘keep company, agree,’ from com ‘with’ + solder ‘solder’ (from Latin solidare, ‘make solid’)

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Trivia

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1. The term 'consort' has been used in English since the 14th century.

2. The famous painting 'The Consort' by Jan van Eyck depicts a woman holding a mirror, which may represent her as a consort or companion to her reflection.

3. The term 'consort' is also used in heraldry to describe a secondary coat of arms borne by a wife or consort of a nobleman.

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Related Concepts

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1. music ensemble: A group of musicians playing together to perform music.

2. companion: A person who accompanies and supports another.

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Culture

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In music, a consort is a group of musical instruments that are played together, often of the same type, such as a consort of recorders or a consort of viols. In literature and art, the term can refer to a companion, supporter, or advisor.

How to Memorize "consort"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of musicians playing their instruments together in harmony.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a group of people or musicians playing together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-N-S-O-R-T: Companionship, Oneness, Nurturing, Support, Overcoming, Resilience, Togetherness.

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