conservatoire
noun
[ kənˈsəːvətwɑː ]
• a college for the study of classical music or other arts, typically in the continental European tradition.
• "she studies piano and violin at the Paris Conservatoire"
Origin:
late 18th century: French, from Italian conservatorio, from late Latin conservatorium, from conservare ‘to preserve’ (see conserve). Compare with conservatory.
