Meaning & Definition of word "Choir"
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Choir
/kwī(ə)r/
noun:
- 1. A group of singers, especially one that performs together in a church or concert setting.
- Example: The church choir sang beautifully during the Sunday service.
- 2. A space in a church where the choir sits or sings, often located near the altar.
- Example: The choir was situated in the chancel, overlooking the congregation.
- 3. A musical composition for a choir, often written for multiple voice parts.
- Example: The concert featured a stunning choir arrangement of classical pieces.
Etymology
From Old French 'queor', from Latin 'chorus', from Greek 'khoros'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
choir practice:
A scheduled time for choir members to rehearse.
join the choir:
To become a member of a singing group, especially in a church or school.
sing in the choir:
To perform musical pieces as part of a choir.
Related Words
chorister:
A singer in a choir, especially a child.
cantor:
A person who leads the congregation in worship through music.
cantilena:
A simple song or melody, often associated with choral singing.
Slang Meanings of choir
Meaning: Choir nerd
Example Sentence: She's such a choir nerd, she practices every day after school.
Meaning: Singing in the shower
Example Sentence: You know you're a choir geek when you sing in the shower like you're in a concert.