chorus

noun

UK /ˈkɔːrəs/

Word Forms

singular	chorus
plural	choruses

1
countable musicthe part of a song that does not change and is repeated several times
He encouraged the audience to join in the chorus.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of songs
chorus
lyric
refrain
1. 1a
  Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬musica piece of music that is sung by a large group of people
  Synonyms and related words
  Pieces of music
  adagio
  air
  allegro
2
countable/uncountable a group of people speaking together
in chorus:
‘Good morning, Mrs Fulton,’ the children answered in chorus.
Synonyms and related words
Groups of people with shared interests or aims
association
commission
organization
1. 2a
  countable a group of people expressing the same opinion
  The government’s proposals have been met with a growing chorus of disapproval.
  Synonyms and related words
  Groups of people with shared interests or aims
  association
  commission
  organization
3
countable musica large group of people who sing together
the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus
Synonyms and related words
Singers
alto
baritone
bass
1. 3a
  a group of singers and dancers who perform together in a show but who are not the main performers
  Her first job was in the chorus and now she plays the leading role.
  Synonyms and related words
  Dancers and groups of dancers
  ballerina
  ballet
  cheerleader
4
countable literaturein ancient Greek plays, a group of actors who all speak the same words, describing the action and making comments about it
Synonyms and related words
Roles for actors
alias
baddy
bad guy

chorus

noun

US /ˈkɔrəs/

Word Forms

singular	chorus
plural	choruses

1
countable musicthe part of a song that does not change and is repeated several times
He encouraged the audience to join in the chorus.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of songs
chorus
lyric
refrain
1. 1a
  Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬musica piece of music that is sung by a large group of people
  Synonyms and related words
  Pieces of music
  adagio
  air
  allegro
2
countable musica large group of people who sing together
the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus
Synonyms and related words
Singers
alto
baritone
bass
1. 2a
  a group of singers and dancers who perform together in a show but who are not the main performers
  Her first job was in the chorus and now she plays the leading role.
  Synonyms and related words
  Dancers and groups of dancers
  ballerina
  ballet
  cheerleader
3
countable literaturein ancient Greek plays, a group of actors who all speak the same words, describing the action and making comments about it
Synonyms and related words
Roles for actors
alias
baddy
bad guy
4
countable/uncountable a group of people speaking together
in chorus:
“Good morning, Mrs. Fulton,” the children answered in chorus.
Synonyms and related words
Groups of people with shared interests or aims
association
commission
organization
1. 4a
  countable a group of people expressing the same opinion
  The government’s proposals have been met with a growing chorus of disapproval.
  Synonyms and related words
  Groups of people with shared interests or aims
  association
  commission
  organization

chorus

verb transitive literary

UK /ˈkɔːrəs/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	chorus
he/she/it	choruses
present participle	chorusing
past tense	chorused
past participle	chorused

1
when people chorus something, they say it together
Synonyms and related words
To say something in a particular way
chirp
chorus
come on strong

chorus

verb transitive literary

US /ˈkɔrəs/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	chorus
he/she/it	choruses
present participle	chorusing
past tense	chorused
past participle	chorused

1
when people chorus something, they say it together
Synonyms and related words
To say something in a particular way
chirp
chorus
come on strong

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