German word

Chorleiter

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkoːɐ̯ˌlaɪ̯tɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounchoir director

Example

Der Chorleiter leitet die Probe.

The choir director leads the rehearsal.

Illustration for Chorleiter (choir director)

More examples

Die Sänger hörten auf den Chorleiter.

The singers listened to the choir director.

Core concept

A person in front of singers, shaping one shared musical line and cueing each section to enter together.

Common phrases

  • auf den Chorleiter hören

    listen to the choir director

  • Kontakt zum Chorleiter aufnehmen

    contact the choir director

Similar words

Dirigent: Conducts an orchestra or choir, coordinating the overall tempo and musical expression.
Chormeister: Trains a choir during rehearsals, refining its pitch, harmony, and vocal technique.
Gesangslehrer: Teaches individuals vocal production and singing techniques to improve their skills.
Kantor: Leads church choirs and oversees music for worship services.

Definition in German

Die Person, welche den Chor organisiert, musikalisch anleitet und die Einsätze der Sänger bestimmt.

Word origin

The compound joins German "Chor", borrowed through Latin from Greek, with "Leiter", a noun related to "leiten" for someone who leads.

Usage tips

  • Chorleiter is masculine and usually takes the feminine form Chorleiterin; its plural is Chorleiter, with no ending change.

Other meanings

  • conductornoun

Related words

  • Chorleitungchoir directionnoun
  • Assistenzchorleiterassistant choir directornoun

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