Word: Chorus
How to pronounce: ˈkɔːrəs
Noun
Definitions:
1. A part of a song that is repeated after each verse, typically by more than one singer.
Example sentences: "Strong guitar-driven songs with big, big choruses"
2. A large organized group of singers, especially one that performs together with an orchestra or opera company.
Example sentences: "The singers, choruses and orchestras that Britten conducts are among the finest that were ever recorded with a veritable array of British talent that one only dreams of assembling."
3. A simultaneous utterance of something by many people.
Example sentences: "A growing chorus of complaint"
4. (in ancient Greek tragedy) a group of performers who comment on the main action, typically speaking and moving together.
Example sentences: "Sophocles no longer gave the chorus the major role"
5. A device used with an amplified musical instrument to give the impression that more than one instrument is being played.
Example sentences: "A chorus pedal"
Transitive verb
Definitions:
1. (of a group of people) say the same thing at the same time.
Example sentences: "“Morning, Father,” the children chorused"
Synonyms:
choir
glee club
chorale
refrain
burden
Derivations:
choral
chorused
chorusing
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Chorus in Other Languages...
Spanish:
German: Chor
French: Chorus
Italian: Chorus
Turkish: Koro
