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   chorus

   /ˈkɔːrəs/

   noun

   • 1. a part of a song which is repeated after each verse: "strong guitar-driven songs with big, big choruses" Similar refrainburdenstraininformal:hook
   • ▪ a piece of choral music, especially one forming part of a larger work such as an opera: "a selection of choruses from the ‘Messiah’"
   • ▪ a simple song for group singing in informal Christian worship: "a typical service includes several hymns and choruses sung by all"
   • 2. a large organized group of singers, especially one which performs with an orchestra or opera company: "he has words of praise for the RSNO Chorus" Similar choirensemblechoral groupchoristersvocalists(group of) singers
   • ▪ a group of singers or dancers performing together in a supporting role in a stage musical or opera: "the orchestra lacked polish and the chorus were inclined to rush ahead regardless" Similar chorus linedance troupedancing girls
   • 3. a simultaneous utterance of something by many people: "a growing chorus of complaint"
   • 4. (in ancient Greek tragedy) a group of performers who comment together on the main action: "Sophocles no longer gave the chorus the major role"
   • ▪ a single character who speaks the prologue and other linking parts of the play, especially in Elizabethan drama.
   • ▪ a section of text spoken by the chorus in drama.
   • 5. a device used with an amplified musical instrument to give the impression that more than one instrument is being played: "a chorus pedal"

   verb

   • 1. (of a group of people) say the same thing at the same time: "‘Morning, Sister,’ the nurses chorused"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (denoting a character speaking the prologue of a play): from Latin, from Greek khoros.

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   CHORUS definition: 1. part of a song that is repeated several times, usually after each verse (= set of lines) : 2. a…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of CHORUS is a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action; also : a similar company in later plays. How to use chorus in a sentence.

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   chorus. / ˈkɔːrəs / noun. a large choir of singers or a piece of music composed for such a choir. a body of singers or dancers who perform together, in contrast to principals or soloists. a section of a song in which a soloist is joined by a group of singers, esp in a recurring refrain.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCHORUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   12 meanings: 1. a large choir of singers or a piece of music composed for such a choir 2. a body of singers or dancers who.... Click for more definitions.

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   A chorus is a group of singers or that catchy part of a song that repeats several times. In ancient Greek tragedies, a khoros was a group of people that spoke in unison about the actions of the characters.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCHORUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CHORUS definition: 1. the part of a song that is repeated several times 2. a large group of people who sing together…. Learn more.

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   any speech, song, or other utterance produced by a group of people or animals simultaneously: a chorus of sighs; the dawn chorus.