Conservatoires

/ˌkɒnsɛrvəˈtwɑːrz/ noun

Definition

Plural of conservatoire; multiple music schools or academies dedicated to teaching classical music and performance.

Etymology

French plural of conservatoire, from Italian conservatorio and Latin conservare. The plural maintains the French pronunciation and spelling convention.

Kelly Says

Conservatoires across Europe train the world's elite musicians, and they still preserve teaching methods passed down for centuries—literally conserving musical tradition!

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