Definition

1. Noun:

   • A group of performers: A chorus is a company of actors in classical Greek drama who comment on the action through speech or song in unison. It can also refer to a body of dancers or singers who perform together as a group.
   • A repeated section of a song: The chorus is the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers, typically featuring the main melody and lyrics that are repeated.
   • A simultaneous utterance: A chorus can be any sound or utterance produced simultaneously by a group, such as a collective shout or noise.

2. Verb:

   • To sing or speak together: To chorus means to sing in a choir or to utter something in unison.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The chorus entered the stage to comment on the tragic events. (Referring to the group in a Greek play.)
  • She sings lead vocals while the chorus provides backing harmonies. (Referring to the group of singers.)
  • The song's chorus is very catchy and easy to remember. (Referring to the repeated song section.)
  • A chorus of frogs could be heard from the pond at night. (Referring to a simultaneous natural sound.)
  • The announcement was met with a chorus of disapproval from the crowd. (Referring to a simultaneous human utterance.)

• Verb:

  • The congregation chorused the final hymn.
  • "We agree!" the committee members chorused.

Advanced Usage

• "In chorus": All together, in unison.

  • The students answered the teacher's question in chorus.

• "A chorus of": Used to describe a widespread, simultaneous reaction (often of voices, criticism, praise, etc.).

  • The new policy faced a chorus of criticism from experts.

Variants and Related Words

• Choral (adj): Relating to a chorus or choir.

  • The piece was written for choral performance.

• Chorister (n): A member of a choir, especially a boy or girl singer.

• Chorus line (n): A line of dancers performing together, especially in a musical theater production.

Synonyms

• Noun (Group): Choir, ensemble, troupe.
• Noun (Refrain): Refrain, burden.
• Verb: Chant, sing in unison, echo.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

• Chorus out: To shout or sing out together. (Less common as a fixed phrasal verb; typically just "chorus" is used).
  • The fans chorused out the team's name.

Related Idioms

• "To swell the chorus": To join one's voice to a widespread opinion or sentiment.
  • Many journalists swelled the chorus calling for his resignation.

Noun

1. a company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play
2. a body of dancers or singers who perform together
3. the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
4. a group of people assembled to sing together
5. any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
   • a chorus of boos

Verb

1. sing in a choir
2. utter in unison
   • `yes,' the children chorused