Korean Dictionary
How to say "School Choir" in Korean
“School Choir” in Korean is 학교 합창단 (pronounced "hakgyo hapchangdan").
학교 합창단
hakgyo hapchangdan
Usage & Context
The school choir is a musical group where students sing together in harmony. Choir members perform at school events, competitions, and concerts. Joining the choir develops musical skills and creates strong friendships among members.
Example Sentence
학교 합창단에 들어갔어요.
I joined the school choir.
How to use 학교 합창단 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “School Choir” is 학교 합창단, romanized as hakgyo hapchangdan.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 학교 (hakgyo), 'hak' sounds like 'hock' (as in hockey), and 'gyo' is similar to 'kyo' in 'Kyoto'. For 합창단 (hapchangdan), 'hap' is like 'hop' with an unreleased 'p', 'chang' is like 'chang' in 'change' but with a harder 'ch', and 'dan' is like 'dawn' but shorter. The overall rhythm is HAHK-gyo HAH-p-chang-dahn.
More Example Sentences
A student proudly sharing their choir's achievement.
우리 학교 합창단은 전국 대회에서 1등을 했어요.
Our school choir won first place in the national competition.
A student talking about their busy schedule.
합창단 연습 때문에 매일 방과 후에 남아야 해요.
I have to stay after school every day because of choir practice.
Someone complimenting a performance they saw.
학교 축제 때 합창단 공연이 정말 멋있었어요.
The school choir's performance at the school festival was really cool.
Cultural Context
School choirs are a common sight in Korean schools, often performing at school festivals (학교 축제) or special events. While not as heavily featured in K-dramas as idol groups, the dedication to practice and the camaraderie among members resonate with the strong emphasis on group harmony and collective achievement in Korean culture. Many schools invest in their choirs, sometimes even having professional instructors, reflecting the value placed on arts education.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
합창단에 들어가다
to join the choir
합창단 연습
choir practice
합창단 공연
choir performance
Related Expressions
합창
hapchang
choir, chorus (the act of singing together)
합창대회
hapchangdaehoe
choir competition
성악
seongak
vocal music, classical singing
음악 동아리
eumak dongari
music club (broader term)
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