chorbezogene

Chorbezogene is a German adjective used to describe something that relates to a choir. It combines the noun Chor (choir) with bezogen (related) and appears in German-language texts across musicology, education, liturgy, and media contexts to label materials, topics, or activities connected with choral singing.

In musicology and music education, chorbezogene Inhalte refer to curriculum elements or research topics centered on choral singing, such as repertoire selection, vocal technique, interpretation, and rehearsal practices. In performance contexts, chorbezogene Kriterien can denote characteristics used to evaluate a choir’s blend, intonation, diction, phrasing, and overall musical execution. In liturgical settings, chorbezogene Musik denotes choral music performed as part of worship. In catalogs and publishing, chorbezogene Daten describe metadata or descriptive information about choral works, ensembles, or related resources.

The term is primarily used within German-speaking scholarly and professional environments. It functions as a descriptive label rather than a formal field, with its precise scope varying by context. It can cover practical matters (curricula, rehearsal planning, repertoire) as well as analytical or descriptive topics (sound analysis, performance practice) related to choirs and choral music.

See also: Chor, Choralmusik, Chormusikliteratur, Chorleitung, Chorgesang, Chorrepertoire.