German word

Posaunenchor

Pronunciation

IPA/poˈzaʊ̯nənˌkoːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbrass ensemble

Example

Der Posaunenchor der Gemeinde probt jeden Mittwoch.

The congregation's brass ensemble practices every Wednesday.

Illustration for Posaunenchor (brass ensemble)

More examples

Beim Gemeindefest spielte der Posaunenchor vor vielen Besuchern.

At the community festival, the brass ensemble played before many visitors.

Core concept

A community brass ensemble playing chorales together, with trombones, trumpets, and tubas sharing one church-music sound.

Common phrases

  • zum Posaunenchor gehen

    go to the brass ensemble

  • für den Posaunenchor proben

    rehearse for the brass ensemble

  • als Mitglied im Posaunenchor musizieren

    perform as a member of the brass ensemble

Similar words

Bläserchor: A wind ensemble that performs at worship services and community events.
Posaunengruppe: A small church brass group centered on trombones.
Kirchenchor: A church vocal ensemble that sings hymns and other songs.

Definition in German

Posaunenchor bezeichnet ein Ensemble von Blechbläsern, das liturgische Lieder und Choralsätze in Gottesdiensten und bei Gemeindefesten spielt.

Word origin

Posaunenchor is a compound of Posaune, 'trombone', and Chor, 'choir or ensemble', reflecting the instrument traditionally central to the group.

Usage tips

  • Despite Chor, Posaunenchor names an instrumental group rather than a vocal choir, and its plural is Posaunenchöre.

Other meanings

  • brass bandnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • Posaunenchorprobebrass ensemble rehearsalnoun
  • Posaunenchorleitungbrass ensemble leadershipnoun
  • Posaunenchormitgliedbrass ensemble membernoun

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