noun
der Chor, ¨-e
choir
Eine Gruppe von Menschen, die gemeinsam singen, oft bei Konzerten, in Kirchen oder in Theatern.
The German word "Chor" is a noun meaning "choir" or "chorus".
- It is borrowed from Latin chorus.
- In German, it specifically refers to a group of singers who perform together.
Similar words:
- Gesangverein (singing club)
- Ensemble (ensemble, group of performers)
- Vokalgruppe (vocal group)
Differences:
- Chor typically implies a formal or organized group mainly for singing classical, church, or large-scale choral music.
- Gesangverein stresses the social or club aspect.
- Ensemble can include instrumental groups or mixed types of performers.
- Vokalgruppe may refer to smaller, more informal singing groups, often in popular music contexts.
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Examples
Der Chor singt heute Abend im Konzert.noun
The choir is singing tonight at the concert.
Im Chor zu singen macht viel Spaß.noun
Singing in the choir is a lot of fun.
Im Chor singen wir oft neue Lieder.noun
In the choir we often sing new songs.
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