Synonyms for

Gig

Verb / gɪg / Another word for gig — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a job for a musician or other performer playing music or performing at a social event

Synonyms & similar words

lance fizgig fishgig spear performance show concert recital engagement appearance job booking event function gathering party celebration festivity occasion affair get-together rendezvous meet appointment

Synonyms by register

Formal

engagement performance appointment booking

Informal

job work hustle side hustle gig economy

Literary

rendezvous soiree affair

Antonyms

rest break hiatus intermission pause stoppage

Common collocations

  • live gig
  • music gig
  • paid gig
  • small gig
  • get a gig
  • land a gig
  • play a gig
  • book a gig

Word family

noun gig
verb gig

Usage note

Primarily used informally to refer to a single performance or job, especially for musicians or freelancers. Can also refer to the vehicle 'gig'.

Example sentences

  1. My brother's band has a gig at the park today.
  2. I got a gig playing guitar at my friend's wedding.
  3. The singer landed a gig at a fancy restaurant.
  4. The comedian has a gig in Las Vegas next month.
  5. I'm excited for my gig at the charity event tonight.

Quotes

  • Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart. - Pablo Casals
  • Without music, life would be a mistake. - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • Music is the soundtrack of your life. - Dick Clark

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