chorus
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/ˈkɔːrəs/
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/ˈkɔːrəs/
noun
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The part of a song that repeats after each verse.
The chorus of the song is catchy and easy to remember.
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Music written for a group of singers.
The Hallelujah chorus is famous in Handel's Messiah.
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A large group of singers.
The school chorus performed at the concert.
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A group of performers who sing and dance in a show.
The musical's chorus added energy to the performance.
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Many people speaking or making sounds at the same time.
A chorus of cheers greeted the winning team.
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A group in a play that comments on the story together.
The Greek chorus explained the events of the play.
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An actor who speaks the beginning and ending words of a play.
The chorus introduced the play and gave the final words.
verb
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To sing or say something together at the same time.
The children chorused 'Happy Birthday' to their teacher.
translation
The part of a song that repeats after each verse.; Music written for a group of singers.; A large group of singers.; A group of performers who sing and dance in a show.; Many people speaking or making sounds at the same time.; A group in a play that comments on the story together.; An actor who speaks the beginning and ending words of a play.
To sing or say something together at the same time.
Word Forms
3rd Present
choruses
Past
chorused
Perfect
chorused
Progressive
chorusing
Plural
choruses