| Front | chorus |
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| Back | chorus noun, verb BrE /ˈkɔːrəs/ NAmE /ˈkɔːrəs/ noun 1 [countable] part of a song that is sung after each verse refrain Everyone joined in the chorus. 2 [countable] a piece of music, usually part of a larger work, that is written for a choir (= a group of singers) the Hallelujah Chorus 3 [countable + singular or plural verb] (often in names) a large group of singers choir the Bath Festival Chorus 4 [countable + singular or plural verb] a group of performers who sing and dance in a musical show the chorus line (= a line of singers and dancers performing together) 5 a ~ of sth [singular] the sound of a lot of people expressing approval or disapproval at the same time a chorus of praise/complaint a chorus of voices calling for her resignation A chorus of laughter greeted his remark. see also dawn chorus 6 [singular + singular or plural verb] (in ancient Greek drama) a group of performers who comment together on the events of the play 7 [singular] (especially in 16th century drama) an actor who speaks the opening and closing words of the play in chorus all together in unison ‘Thank you,’ they said in chorus. verb ~ sth to sing or say sth all together ‘Hello, Paul,’ they chorused. |
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