chorus

[US]/ˈkɔːrəs/
[UK]/ˈkɔːrəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a part of a song that is repeated after each verse, typically sung by a group of people; a group of people who sing together
vt. to sing or recite in unison; to speak in unison

Phrases & Collocations

sing the chorus

chorus rehearsal

chorus harmony

chorus lyrics

chorus section

in chorus

swell the chorus

Example Sentences

a chorus of 100 voices

The chorus is about to sing.

a growing chorus of complaint.

they chorused a noisy amen.

the orchestra and chorus were numerous.

an unmelodious chorus of horns.

the choruses on this recording are weak.

a chorus of jeers from the bystanders.

Sing the last chorus again.

The chorus was very good today.; The chorus were very good today.

the chorus is given oriental colouring by the use of exotic instruments.

The professor's speech was welcomed with a chorus of praise.

The birds were chorusing around me.

The orchestra and chorus performed an Easter oratorio.

The programme opened with the chorus of the old artists.

The chorus was seated above the orchestra.

my only real grouch was that the children's chorus was far less easy on the ear.

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