conservatoire
conservatoire Lexical Profile
conservatoire Game Scores & Validity
• noun
British A college or specialist academy providing advanced training in music, dramatic art, or other performing arts, especially one located in continental Europe or the United Kingdom.
"After years of dedicated practice, the young cellist won a scholarship to study at a prestigious conservatoire in Paris."
Word Nuance & Usage
In British English, 'conservatoire' refers specifically to a music or drama academy, whereas 'conservatory' usually denotes a glass-walled sunroom; in American English, 'conservatory' is standard for both meanings.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 18th century from French conservatoire, from Italian conservatorio, originally denoting a charitable institution or orphanage in Renaissance Italy where foundlings were preserved and given rigorous musical training.
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