Chorus

Quick meaning: Chorus is a noun meaning A group of singers and dancers in a theatrical performance or religious festival who commented on the main performance in speech or song.

Meaning

A group of singers and dancers in a theatrical performance or religious festival who commented on the main performance in speech or song.

More Meanings

1. A song performed by the singers of such a group.
2. (by extension) A group of people in a performance who recite together.
3. An instance of singing by a group of people.
4. A group of people, animals, or inanimate objects who make sounds together.
5. The noise or sound made by such a group.
6. (by extension, chiefly British, theater, historical) An actor who reads the prologue and epilogue of a play, and sometimes also acts as a commentator or narrator; also, a portion of a play read by this actor.
7. A group of singers performing together; a choir; specifically, such a group singing together in a musical, an opera, etc., as distinct from the soloists; an ensemble.

Example Sentences

Ya're as good as a Chorus my lord.

Enter Time, the Chorus. [stage direction]

The performance of the chorus was awe-inspiring and exhilarating.

Palinode. / Amo[rphus]. From ſpaniſh ſhrugs, french faces, ſmirks, irps, and all affected humours: / Chorvs. Good Mercvry defend vs.

Word Forms

• choruses
• chorusses
• chori
• chorusing
• chorussing
• chorused
• chorussed

Synonyms for chorus

Depending on context, synonyms include duet, refrain, choir.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include choir, refrain, choral, song, singing, chant.

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