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chorus

The correct spelling is chorus.

How to pronounce chorus

/ˈkɔːɹəs/
noun

IPA: /ˈkɔːɹəs/

Say it like: Cho-rus

The correct spelling is chorus. A group of singers and dancers in the religious festivals of ancient Greece. For example: "The performance of the chorus was awe-inspiring and exhilarating."

Usage Examples

The performance of the chorus was awe-inspiring and exhilarating.

The catchiest part of most songs is the chorus.

a chorus of crickets

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A group of singers and dancers in the religious festivals of ancient Greece.
  2. 2.A group of people in a play or performance who recite together.
  3. 3.A group of singers; singing group who perform together.
  4. 4.A repeated part of a song.
  5. 5.The improvised solo section in a small group performance.

verb

  1. 1.To sing or recite in chorus.
  2. 2.To say in unison; to express in unison.
  3. 3.To echo (a particular sentiment).
  4. 4.To sing the chorus (of a song).
  5. 5.To speak as if in chorus (about something).

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