Het koorwerk
Example: Het koorwerk van Bach blijft een hoogtepunt in de klassieke muziek.
Definition
"Het koorwerk" refers to a choral composition or piece of music specifically written for a choir to perform. It typically involves multiple vocal parts and is an important form in classical and sacred music, often showcasing harmonies and collective singing.
Etymology
The term "het koorwerk" comes from Dutch, where "koor" means choir and "werk" means work or piece. Together, it literally translates to 'the choir work,' indicating a musical work created for choir performance. Did you know? The word "koor" is related to the English word "choir," both tracing back to the Latin 'chorus.'
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"Het koorwerk" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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