German word

Chor

Pronunciation

IPA/koːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounchoir

Example

Der Chor probt jeden Mittwoch.

The choir rehearses every Wednesday.

Illustration for Chor (choir)

More examples

Letzten Sommer trat der Chor beim Stadtfest auf.

Last summer, the choir performed at the town festival.

Core concept

Several distinct voices rehearse and sing together as one coordinated musical group.

Common phrases

  • einem Chor beitreten

    join a choir

  • im Chor singen

    sing in the choir

  • einen Chor leiten

    lead a choir

Similar words

Gesangsverein: A local group that gathers to enjoy singing together.
Kirchenchor: A choir organized to sing at church services and events.
Vokalensemble: A small vocal group focused on blended harmonies.
Gospelchor: A choir devoted mainly to performing gospel music.

Definition in German

Gruppe von Sängerinnen und Sängern, die gemeinsam mehrstimmig singen.

Word origin

German Chor comes through Latin chorus from ancient Greek khoros, a term for a singing and dancing group.

Usage tips

  • Chor is masculine, with the plural Chöre; the umlaut changes the vowel in the plural.

Other meanings

  • chorusnoun

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