Parotiskören

Parotiskören is a Swedish term that literally translates to “the parotid choir” (parotis meaning the parotid gland and kör meaning choir). It is not the name of a widely documented professional ensemble, and in Swedish-language sources it more often appears as a descriptive phrase or a fictional concept rather than as a fixed, historic group.

Etymology and interpretation: The term combines parotis, the anatomical term for the salivary gland located near the ear, with kör, reflecting a thematic or topical association. As such, parotiskören can be used in various contexts to denote a choir connected to anatomy, medicine, or health education, rather than to indicate a specific, established choir.

Possible usages: Parotiskören may appear in literature, media, or educational settings as a humorous or symbolic idea—a choir that performs music related to medical themes or that participates in hospital outreach, health campaigns, or university lectures. It can also function as a project name for educational programs intended to help students and patients engage with anatomy through performance.

Notable uses: There is no widely cited ensemble by the name parotiskören in major music catalogs, cultural databases, or historical records. If the term is encountered in a particular source, that source should be consulted to understand the intended meaning and context.

See also: parotid gland; choral music; hospital outreach choirs; educational music.