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    Choir

    /kwī(ə)r/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A group of singers, especially one that performs together in a church or concert setting.
    The church choir sang beautifully during the Sunday service.
    A space in a church where the choir sits or sings, often located near the altar.
    The choir was situated in the chancel, overlooking the congregation.
    A musical composition for a choir, often written for multiple voice parts.
    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

    Choir nerd
    She's such a choir nerd, she practices every day after school.
    Singing in the shower
    You know you're a choir geek when you sing in the shower like you're in a concert.