German Conversation · Level 101
59 words
German word
Chorprobe
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkoːɐ̯ˌpʁoːbə/
Meaning
- feminine nounchoir rehearsal
Example
Nach der Arbeit gehe ich zur Chorprobe.
After work, I go to choir rehearsal.
More examples
Die Chorprobe beginnt um 19 Uhr im Gemeindehaus.
The choir rehearsal begins at 7 p.m. at the community center.
Core concept
A group of singers works through the same piece together, adjusting their parts until the voices fit as one.
Common phrases
zur Chorprobe gehen
go to choir rehearsal
an der Chorprobe teilnehmen
attend choir rehearsal
die Chorprobe absagen
cancel the choir rehearsal
Similar words
Probe: A practice session for preparing music or a performance.
Chor: A singing group that performs together.
Gesangsunterricht: One-to-one instruction in singing technique and skills.
Definition in German
Die regelmäßige Probenstunde eines Chors, in der Stimmen abgestimmt und Lieder eingeübt werden.
Word origin
Chorprobe is a transparent compound of Chor, ultimately from Greek khoros through Latin, and Probe, from Latin proba meaning a test.
Usage tips
- Chorprobe is feminine, so the common phrase is eine Chorprobe and its plural is Chorproben.
Opposites
- Aufführungperformancenoun
- Konzertconcertnoun
Related words
- Chorleitungchoir directionnoun
- Chorleiterchoir directornoun
- Chorprobenplanchoir rehearsal schedulenoun