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Noun: chorus  ko-rus
  1. A group of people assembled to sing together
    "The school chorus performed at the winter concert"
     
  2. A body of dancers or singers who perform together
    "The chorus line dazzled the audience with their synchronized kicks";
    - chorus line
     
  3. Part of a song that is repeated after each verse
    "Everyone joined in on the chorus";
    - refrain
     
  4. Any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
    "a chorus of boos"
     
  5. (singing) a company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play
    "The Greek chorus provided commentary throughout the tragedy";
    - Greek chorus
Verb: chorus  ko-rus
  1. (music) sing in a choir
    "She chorused with the church group";
    - choir
     
  2. Utter in unison
    "‘yes,’ the children chorused"

Derived forms: chorusing, choruses, chorused

Type of: company, emit, let loose, let out, line, music, musical group, musical organisation [Brit], musical organization, sing, sound, troupe, utter

Part of: song, vocal

Encyclopedia: Chorus