Meaning of chorus in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkɔrəs/

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  1. Verb

    chorus

    Definitions

    1. utter in unison

    Examples

    • « 'yes,' the children chorused »

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  2. 2. sing in a choir

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  3. Noun

    chorus

    Etymology

    mid 16th century (denoting a character speaking the prolog of a play): from Latin, from Greek khoros

    Definitions

    1. any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

    Examples

    • « a chorus of boos »
  4. 2. a group of people assembled to sing together

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  5. 3. the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers

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  6. 4. a body of dancers or singers who perform together

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  7. 5. a company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play

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