Korrepetition

Korrepetition is a term formed from elements meaning correction and repetition in several Germanic-language contexts. It is not a widely standardized term in reference works, but it is used informally to denote the deliberate practice of repeating material after a correction with the aim of reinforcing accuracy.

In language education, korrepetition refers to a practice in which a teacher corrects a student’s pronunciation, intonation, or grammar, and the student performs a corrected repetition of the item or phrase to internalize the correction. The method emphasizes immediate feedback and the retrieval of the corrected form, often within short practice cycles.

In music pedagogy, korrepetition can describe repeating a musical phrase after correction of pitch, rhythm, or articulation, with the goal of establishing correct performance habits through focused, corrective practice. This use aligns with broader ideas of deliberate practice and error-centered learning in music training.

In editing, proofreading, or reading instruction, korrepetition may refer to re-reading or re-typing a passage after changes have been made to ensure that corrections are properly implemented and the text remains coherent. It can function as a quality-control step to reduce standing errors after initial revision.

Because the term lacks a single, canonical definition, its precise meaning depends on context. It is best understood as a shorthand for deliberate, corrective repetition aimed at reinforcing accuracy across different domains. See also deliberate practice, retrieval practice, and corrective feedback.