chorus — a large group of people singing together
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large group of people singing together
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːrəs/
Example Sentences
- The neighborhood cats formed an unexpected chorus at 3 AM, much to everyone's annoyance.
- She forgot the verses but knew every word of the chorus.
- The frogs in the pond created a natural chorus that lasted all night.
chorus
NOUN[/ˈkɔːrəs/]
a large group of people singing together
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek khoros, which originally denoted a group of dancers and singers performing together in ancient Greek drama. In classical Greek theatre, the chorus played a pivotal role in explaining the dramatic background, commenting on the action, and expressing emotional responses to events on stage.
Breakdown
khoros (Greek: dancing group, from the root meaning 'to dance') → chorus. The term evolved from its theatrical context to refer more broadly to any group singing together in unison.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The neighborhood cats formed an unexpected chorus at 3 AM, much to everyone's annoyance.”
“She forgot the verses but knew every word of the chorus.”
“The frogs in the pond created a natural chorus that lasted all night.”
“When the teacher asked who forgot their homework, there was a chorus of excuses.”
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