Meaning of choir in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkwaɪ(ə)r/

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  1. Verb

    choir

    Definitions

    1. sing in a choir

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  2. Noun

    choir

    Etymology

    Middle English quer, quere, from Old French quer, from Latin chorus (see chorus). The spelling change in the 17th century was due to association with Latin chorus and modern French choeur

    Definitions

    1. a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

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  3. 2. a family of similar musical instrument playing together

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  4. 3. the area occupied by singers

    Examples

    • « the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave »

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