Choir: meaning, definitions and examples
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choir
[ หkwสษชษr ]
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:
๐ต๐น coro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฏเคจ เคฎเคเคกเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Chor
๐ฎ๐ฉ paduan suara
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะพั
๐ต๐ฑ chรณr
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅฑๅฃ
๐ซ๐ท chorale
๐ช๐ธ coro
๐น๐ท koro
๐ฐ๐ท ํฉ์ฐฝ๋จ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ sbor
๐ธ๐ฐ zbor
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅฑๅข
๐ธ๐ฎ zbor
๐ฎ๐ธ kรณr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแซแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xor
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.