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Vokalensemble

vocal ensemble

noun vo-KAHL-on-sahm-bel Rare
Arts & Culture Music

Origin: from French ensemble

Also means

a small group of singers performing together

Usage Note

Vokalensemble is smaller than a Chor and usually performs without a conductor. Members often stand in a semicircle and sing a cappella or with minimal accompaniment.

Examples

"Das Vokalensemble sang mehrstimmige Madrigale aus der Renaissance."

Natural Translation

The vocal ensemble sang polyphonic madrigals from the Renaissance.

Literal Translation

The vocal-ensemble sang multi-voiced madrigals from the Renaissance.

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