Chorused: meaning, definitions and examples

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chorused

 

[ ˈkɔːr.əst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

singing together

Chorused is the past tense of chorus, which means to sing or shout something in unison. This term is often used in the context of music or expressions of agreement.

Synonyms

echoed, hummed in unison, sang together

Examples of usage

  • They chorused their favorite song at the concert.
  • The children chorused 'thank you' to their teacher.
  • In response to the announcement, the audience chorused with excitement.

Translations

Translations of the word "chorused" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cantado em coro

🇮🇳 गाया गया समूह में

🇩🇪 im Chor gesungen

🇮🇩 dinyanyikan secara bersama

🇺🇦 зафіксовано в хорі

🇵🇱 śpiewany w chórze

🇯🇵 合唱された

🇫🇷 chanté en chœur

🇪🇸 cantado en coro

🇹🇷 koro halinde söylenmiş

🇰🇷 합창으로 불린

🇸🇦 مغنى في جوقة

🇨🇿 zpívaný v chóru

🇸🇰 spievaný v zbore

🇨🇳 以合唱方式演唱

🇸🇮 peti v zboru

🇮🇸 sungið í kór

🇰🇿 хорда ән айтылған

🇬🇪 ქორით გაწვდილი

🇦🇿 xorla oxunan

🇲🇽 cantado en coro

Word origin

The word 'chorused' comes from the term 'chorus', which has its roots in the Greek word 'khoros', meaning 'dance' or 'choir'. The usage of the term can be traced back to ancient theatre, where a chorus was a group of performers who sang and danced together to enhance the narrative. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass any instance of a group expression or unison, particularly in music. The verb form 'to chorus' emerged in Middle English as a way to describe the act of singing or expressing together. This evolution reflects the significance of collective expression in human culture, both in ritualistic contexts and in contemporary music scenes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,318 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.