Synonyms for

Conservatory

Verb / kʌˈnsɜ:vʌtɔ:ri: / Another word for conservatory — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a school or college for the study of music or other arts

Synonyms & similar words

conservatoire indoorgarden hothouse

Synonyms by register

Formal

greenhouse hothouse botanical garden arboretum

Informal

glasshouse sunroom solarium

Literary

temple of flora verdant sanctuary glass palace

Antonyms

destruction neglect ruin decay disregard abandonment

Common collocations

  • private conservatory
  • public conservatory
  • tropical conservatory
  • Victorian conservatory
  • heated conservatory
  • botanical conservatory
  • music conservatory

Word family

noun conservatory
verb conserve
adjective conservative
adverb conservatively

Usage note

While 'conservatory' can refer to a place for plants, it is also commonly used for institutions that teach performing arts, particularly music. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. My sister is studying piano at the conservatory.
  2. The conservatory has a great theater program.
  3. I want to go to the conservatory to study dance.
  4. The conservatory offers a variety of classes in the arts.
  5. The conservatory is known for its talented students.

Quotes

  • Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn. - Charlie Parker
  • Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart. - Pablo Casals
  • Music is the art which is most nigh to tears and memories. - Oscar Wilde

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