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chorus Definition

cho·rus (kôrəs)

noun

  1. in ancient Greek drama, and drama like it, a company of performers whose singing, dancing, and narration provide explanation and elaboration of the main action
  2. in Elizabethan drama, a person who recites the prologue and epilogue
  3. a group of dancers and singers performing together in a modern musical show, opera, etc.
  4. the part of a drama, song, etc. performed by a chorus
  5. a group of people trained to sing or speak something together simultaneously
  6. a simultaneous utterance by many a chorus of protest
  7. that which is thus uttered
  8. music written for group singing
  9. that part of a musical composition in which the company joins the solo singer
    1. the refrain of a song or hymn following each verse
    2. the main tune, as of a jazz piece, following the introduction
    3. Jazz a solo, usually an improvised one based on the main tune of a piece

Etymology: L, a dance, band of dancers or singers < Gr choros

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to sing, speak, or say in unison

chorus Idioms

in chorus

in unison

chorus Synonyms

chorus

n.

  1. A body of singers

    choir, choristers, voices, glee club, choral group, choral society, singing group, singing society, church singers, male chorus, female chorus, mixed chorus, chorale, Liederkranz; see also music 1.

  2. A refrain

    burden, melody, theme, motif, leitmotif, recurrent verse, strain, main section, chorale, tune, bob; see also music, song.

chorus Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • disapproval: Certainly, to admit to enjoying it invites a chorus of disapproval and sneers from the so-called intelligentsia.
  • birdsong: You will be greeted to a chorus of birdsong, and some colorful displays of wild flowers.
  • dissent: By 1981 the country's most influential papers, La Prensa, joined the growing chorus of dissent against the Sandinista government.

Converse of object

  • sing: He answered by singing a chorus of We Shall Overcome.
  • uplift: From heavy to soft, this song, a standout track from the album, features razor sharp electric guitars and an uplifting chorus.
  • chant: The crowd began to rowdily chant the chorus and join in with the spirit of the anthem.

Adjective modifier

  • catchy: Years ago we used to hear quartets sing the catchy chorus went, " They wouldn't bend.
  • rousing: The evening was rounded off with a few rousing choruses of harvest hymns.
  • anthemic: This has a heavy, almost anthemic chorus which is supported by some wonderfully pure clear guitar sounds - another goodie!
  • singalong: The seriousness of the songs are honey coated in sweet harmonies and singalong choruses, but don't let that fool you.
  • sing-a-long: They are a melodic guitar band with catchy tunes and infectious sing-a-long choruses, and somewhat unsurprisingly, they're creating a storm.
  • melodic: It is however redeemed somewhat by the strong and melodic chorus, which is thankfully the most memorable section of this track.

Modifies a noun

  • x2: Chorus x2 *This creature can be changed if necessary, possibly to wasp.
  • reed: The presence of a chorus reed makes this organ suited to a role in leading singing in a church.
  • verse: This one was slightly discordant, and contrasted a moody chorus verse with a brighter, sweeter chorus.

Noun used with modifier

  • dawn: Enjoy a dusk cruise, a dawn chorus walk or watch the sunrise from a canoe.
  • sing-along: In bitesize chunks of a song or two, they're great better hooks and better sing-along choruses than their peers.
  • diapason: The Great diapason chorus rang through the building with scarcely any attenuation in the farthest corner.
  • barbershop: Lace City Singers, Nottingam the largest barbershop chorus in the UK and the current UK & Ireland Champions.
  • flue: The flue chorus makes an excellent dialog with the Great diapasons for the classical repertoire.

Browse dictionary entries near chorus

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  2. choroid
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  4. chorizo
  5. chorister
  6. choripetalous
  7. chorionic villus sampling
  8. chorion
  9. chorioid
  10. chorioallantois
  1. chorus girl
  2. Chorzów
  3. chose
  4. chosen
  5. chott
  6. Chou
  7. Chou En-lai
  8. choucroute
  9. chough
  10. chouse