promenade concert

British  

noun

1. Often shortened to: prom.  a concert at which some of the audience stand rather than sit

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promenade concert

He has been secretary to a promenade concert company—deceived by a penniless manager.

From I Say No by Collins, Wilkie

You would live at a promenade concert, whereas previously you had merely existed there in a state of beatific coma, like a baby gazing at a bright object.

From How to Live on 24 Hours a Day by Bennett, Arnold

A promenade concert was given on the parade-ground at the barracks, at which the band of the 'Galatea' played to the company.

From A Boy's Voyage Round the World by Smiles, Samuel

He looked at his watch, and, in pursuit of this idea, he went on till he came to a public hall, where a promenade concert was in progress.

From Jude the Obscure by Hardy, Thomas

If it is a promenade concert or opera, the lady may be invited to promenade during the intermission.

From Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society by Young, John H.