Choir: meaning, definitions and examples

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choir

 

[ หˆkwสŒษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A choir is a group of people who sing together, typically in a church or other religious setting. Choirs may consist of singers with different vocal ranges, such as soprano, alto, tenor, and bass.

Synonyms

chorus, singing group, vocal ensemble.

Examples of usage

  • The church choir performed beautifully during the Sunday service.
  • She has been a member of the school choir for five years now.
  • The choir director is responsible for leading rehearsals and selecting music.
  • Joining the choir has allowed me to meet new friends who share my love for singing.
  • The choir's harmonies added a special touch to the concert.

Translations

Translations of the word "choir" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฏเคจ เคฎเค‚เคกเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paduan suara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chรณr

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆๅ”ฑๅ›ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chorale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koro

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ฉ์ฐฝ๋‹จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูˆู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sbor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zbor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆๅ”ฑๅ›ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zbor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรณr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒซแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xor

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coro

Etymology

The word "choir" originated from the Latin word "chorus", which in turn came from the Greek word "khoros" meaning a group of dancers or singers. Choirs have a long history in religious and musical contexts, dating back to ancient civilizations such as Greek and Roman societies. Over the centuries, choirs have evolved to become an integral part of various cultural and religious traditions around the world.

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