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promenade concert

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noun

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

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And remember, besides, that this marketing is just as great an amusement to the peasant women as a promenade concert is to fine ladies.

From Eyes Like the Sea by Jókai, Mór

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

From I Say No by Collins, Wilkie

In 1901 his popular march “Pomp and Circumstance” was played at a promenade concert, the stirring melody of his song “Land of Hope and Glory” being effectually utilized.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

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.

Besides these concerts there was also a promenade concert at the Pavilion for the numerous visitors from the interior cities and 2,000 availed themselves of the opportunity.

From Sixty Years of California Song by Alverson, Margaret Blake