chorus

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ˈkɒrəs/ 🇺🇸 /ˈkɔrəs/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    A part of a song or hymn that is repeated after each verse, typically by more than one singer.; A large organized group of singers, especially one that performs with an orchestra or opera company.; A group of singers or dancers who perform together, especially in a musical or revue.; A simultaneous utterance of something by many people.; In ancient Greek drama, a group of performers who commented on the action of the play through song and dance.; A piece of music composed for a group of singers to perform together.; In jazz, a complete statement of the harmonic structure of a piece, over which musicians improvise.; An electronic effect that simulates multiple voices or instruments by slightly delaying and detuning a signal.
  2. verb
    To sing or say something simultaneously with others.; To repeat or echo something in agreement.

🔗 Details

Word forms

countable Plural: choruses 3rd sing.: choruses Past: chorused Past part.: chorused Pres part.: chorusing

Collocations

in choruschorus linechorus girla chorus ofjoin the choruschorus master

Derivatives

choralchoristerchoreography

Synonyms

choirrefrainensembleunisonvocal group

Antonyms

solo

Commonly confused

choir
EN: 'Choir' typically refers to a group singing in a religious or formal concert setting; 'chorus' is broader, covering opera/musical theater groups and the repeated section of a song.
chorale
EN: 'Chorale' is a noun meaning a hymn tune (especially Lutheran); 'choral' is the adjective meaning 'relating to a chorus or choir.'

Spelling tips

EN: The plural is 'choruses' (not 'chori'). The present participle is 'chorusing' with a single 's' before '-ing'.

💬 Examples

  1. Everyone joined in singing the chorus of the anthem.

  2. The chorus performed beautifully in the final act of the opera.

  3. She started her career as a chorus girl on Broadway.

  4. A chorus of approval greeted the announcement.

  5. The Greek chorus provided commentary on the tragic events unfolding on stage.

  6. The composer wrote a magnificent chorus for the oratorio.

  7. The saxophonist played three choruses before handing off to the pianist.

  8. The guitarist added a chorus effect to create a shimmering, layered sound.

  9. The audience chorused the final line of the song.

  10. The critics chorused their praise for the new film.