gigs

Meanings

• noun

  A musical performance or engagement, typically by a band or musician.

  - "He played several gigs in different cities last year."
  - "The band has a gig at the local venue this weekend."

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Synonyms

leister , fizgig , giglot

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gigs
bigs , hogs

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Variants

List of all variants of gigs that leads to same result
gig , gigs , gigged , gigging

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally used in the late 19th century to refer to engagements for musicians or performers.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gig' comes from the verb 'gig' meaning 'to work' or 'to perform'.

2. The first known use of 'gig' in the context of music was in the 1890s.

3. The average number of gigs a musician plays in a year is around 100.

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Related Concepts

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1. concert: A public performance of music, typically by a band or musician, for an audience.

2. gig economy: An economic system in which individuals, often freelancers or independent contractors, offer their services or labor on a job-by-job or project basis.

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Culture

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Gigs have cultural significance in various music scenes, including jazz, rock, and electronic music.

How to Memorize "gigs"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stage with musicians performing live music for an audience.
   - Visualize a calendar filled with scheduled gigs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gigs' with 'music performances'.
   - Remember that 'gigs' are like 'concerts' but on a smaller scale.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Gigs = 'Guitars, Instruments, Groove'

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