CHORUS


Meaning of CHORUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kɔ:rəs ]

( choruses, chorusing, chorused)

1.

A chorus is a part of a song which is repeated after each verse.

Caroline sang two verses and the chorus of her song...

Everyone joined in the chorus.

= refrain

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2.

A chorus is a large group of people who sing together.

The chorus was singing ‘The Ode to Joy’.

= choir

N-COUNT

3.

A chorus is a piece of music written to be sung by a large group of people.

...the Hallelujah Chorus.

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4.

A chorus is a group of singers or dancers who perform together in a show, in contrast to the soloists.

Students played the lesser parts and sang in the chorus.

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5.

When there is a chorus of criticism, disapproval, or praise, that attitude is expressed by a lot of people at the same time.

The government is defending its economic policies against a growing chorus of criticism.

N-COUNT : usu sing , oft N of n

6.

When people chorus something, they say it or sing it together. ( WRITTEN )

‘Hi,’ they chorused.

VERB : V with quote

7.

see also dawn chorus

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