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Word: Chorus
Speech Type: Noun
mid 16th century (denoting a character speaking the prologue of a play): from Latin, from Greek khoros
ˈkɔːrəs
a part of a song which is repeated after each verse
Short Definition:repeated part of song
Examples:- strong guitar-driven songs with big, big choruses
a large organized group of singers, especially one which performs with an orchestra or opera company
Short Definition:organized group of singers
Examples:- he has words of praise for the RSNO Chorus
a simultaneous utterance of something by many people
Short Definition:simultaneous utterance
Examples:- a growing chorus of complaint
- ‘Good morning,’ we replied in chorus
(in ancient Greek tragedy) a group of performers who comment together on the main action
Short Definition:performers in Greek tragedy
Examples:- Sophocles no longer gave the chorus the major role
a device used with an amplified musical instrument to give the impression that more than one instrument is being played
Short Definition:device used with amplified instrument
Examples:- a chorus pedal
Word: Chorus
Speech Type: Verb
ˈkɔːrəs
(of a group of people) say the same thing at the same time
Short Definition:say same thing together
Examples:- ‘Morning, Sister,’ the nurses chorused
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