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chorus

11 definitions • 12 examples
1
part of a song that is repeated several times, usually after each verse (= set of lines) :

Examples:

I'll sing the verses and I'd like you all to join in the chorus.
They burst into a chorus of (= they sang the song) Happy Birthday.
2
a piece of music written to be sung by a choir (= group of singers):

Examples:

The choir will be performing the Hallelujah Chorus at the concert.
3
a group of people who are trained to sing together:

Examples:

He sings with the Los Angeles Gay Men's Chorus.
4
a group of performers who, as a team, sing or dance in a show:

Examples:

She quickly left the chorus for a starring role.
a chorus girl
5
a group of actors in ancient Greek plays who explained or gave opinions on what was happening in the play using music, poetry, and dance
6
many people speaking together or saying a similar thing at the same time:

Examples:

The newcomers added their voices to the chorus expressing delight at the result.
There was a chorus of disapproval/complaint/condemnation at his words (= everyone complained together).
7
(of a group of people) to say similar things at the same time:

Examples:

"Not now," the children chorused in unison, "we're watching TV."
8
a part of a song that is repeated, usually after each verse (= the set of lines that are new in each part of the song):

Examples:

I’ll sing the verses but I’d like all of you to join in the chorus.
9
a group of people who are trained to sing together:

Examples:

He sings in a men’s chorus.
10
A chorus is also a musical part intended to be sung by a chorus or a choir.
11
a group of performers who, as a team, have a supporting position singing or dancing in a show:

Examples:

She was a member of the chorus before she took over the lead role.

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