Romeo and Juliet 3.1 Word Nerd: consort

The transcript explores the term 'consort', initially meaning companionship or marriage, and its evolution over time. In Shakespeare's era, 'consort' was often confused with 'concert', a term derived from the Latin words for 'together' and 'perform'. This confusion led to the modern understanding of 'concert' as a musical performance. The transcript also highlights Mercutio's humorous interpretation of 'consort' as referring to minstrels or traveling musicians.

What did the term 'consort' originally refer to in historical context?

• A musical performance

• A group of travelers

• A type of dance

• One's lot in life or a companion

In Shakespeare's time, how was 'consort' often confused?

• With a royal title

• With a type of clothing

• With a type of food

• With the word 'concert'

What does the word 'concert' derive from?

• A type of dance

• A type of food

• A royal decree

• Words meaning 'together' and 'to perform'

How does Mercutio humorously interpret 'consort'?

• As a royal title

• As a type of food

• As minstrels or traveling musicians

• As a type of clothing

What modern term did 'consort' evolve into?

• Conscript

• Concord

• Consort

• Concert