Musikfestival

music festival

noun moo-ZIK-fes-ti-val Rare

Usage Note

Musikfestival is a festival centred on music performances, ranging from classical events like the Bayreuther Festspiele to outdoor rock and pop events. Shorter forms Musikfest and Musikfestspiele are also common.

Examples

"Das Musikfestival zog über 50 000 Besucher an."

Natural Translation

The music festival drew over 50,000 visitors.

Literal Translation

The music festival attracted over 50,000 visitors.

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