Meaning & Definition of word "Choir"

Choir

/kwī(ə)r/

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.

●From Old French 'queor', from Latin 'chorus', from Greek 'khoros'.

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.

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.

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.