German word

Gesangverein

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈzaŋfɛɐ̯ˌaɪ̯n/

Meaning

  • masculine nounchoral society

Example

Der Auftritt des Gesangvereins war sehr beliebt.

The choral society's performance was very well received.

Illustration for Gesangverein (choral society)

More examples

Der Gesangverein probt jeden Dienstag im Gemeindehaus.

The choral society practices every Tuesday in the community center.

Core concept

A community singing club meets repeatedly, practices its repertoire, and appears before an audience as a group.

Common phrases

  • Gesangverein gründen

    establish a choral society

  • Mitglied im Gesangverein

    choral society member

  • Probe des Gesangvereins

    rehearsal of a choral society

Similar words

Chor: The usual everyday term for a group that sings together.
Chorverein: A structured choir organization established in a town or community.
Laienchor: A choir whose members sing as amateurs rather than professionals.
Sängerverein: A singing association made up of local singers.

Definition in German

Ein Verein, in dem Mitglieder gemeinsam singen, regelmäßig proben und manchmal Konzerte geben.

Word origin

Gesangverein combines the noun Gesang with Verein, an association or club, forming a noun for a singing society.

Usage tips

  • Chor is the usual broader word for a choir, whereas Gesangverein emphasizes the formal club or association behind the singers.

Opposites

Related words

  • Gesangvereinsmitgliedmember of a choral societynoun
  • Gesangvereinsleitungleadership of a choral societynoun

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