Op gehoor
Example: De muzikant speelde het lied op gehoor zonder bladmuziek.
Definition
"Op gehoor" is a Dutch adverbial phrase meaning to perform or do something by ear, relying solely on auditory perception without written or visual aids. In music, it refers to playing or singing a piece from memory or listening rather than sheet music.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "op gehoor" literally translates to 'on hearing' or 'by ear.' It combines 'op,' meaning 'on,' with 'gehoor,' meaning 'hearing' or 'ear.' This expression reflects the natural human ability to recognize and reproduce sounds without needing written notation. Did you know musicians have used 'op gehoor' techniques for centuries before written music was common?
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"Op gehoor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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