German Conversation · Level 179
28 words
German word
Konservatorium
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔnzɛʁvaˈtoːʁi̯ʊm/
Meaning
- neuter nounconservatory
Example
Sie arbeitet am Konservatorium.
She works at the conservatory.
More examples
Er hat sein Studium am Konservatorium abgeschlossen.
He completed his studies at the conservatory.
Core concept
A music school organized around private lessons, ensemble rehearsals, and formal examinations.
Common phrases
am Konservatorium studieren
study at the conservatory
ein Studium am Konservatorium
a course of study at the conservatory
die Aufnahmeprüfung am Konservatorium
the entrance exam at the conservatory
Similar words
Musikschule: A music school offering basic and recreational instruction for all ages.
Hochschule für Musik: A university-level music institution that commonly awards degrees.
Musikakademie: A traditional music institution for advanced performance, composition, and research.
Definition in German
Eine höhere oder spezialisierte Musikschule, die Einzelunterricht, Ensemblepraxis und Prüfungen für Musiker anbietet.
Word origin
German Konservatorium was borrowed from Italian conservatorio, ultimately from Latin conservare meaning 'to preserve', and referred to institutions that provided care and musical training.
Usage tips
- Konservatorium is neuter, with the plural Konservatorien; the phrase am Konservatorium uses the dative form of an dem.