chorus
noun
[ ˈkɔːrəs ]
• a part of a song which is repeated after each verse.
• "strong guitar-driven songs with big, big choruses"
• a large organized group of singers, especially one which performs with an orchestra or opera company.
• "he has words of praise for the RSNO Chorus"
Similar:
choir,
ensemble,
choral group,
choristers,
vocalists,
(group of) singers,
• a simultaneous utterance of something by many people.
• "a growing chorus of complaint"
• (in ancient Greek tragedy) a group of performers who comment together on the main action.
• "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.
• "a chorus pedal"
chorus
verb
• (of a group of people) say the same thing at the same time.
• "‘Morning, Sister,’ the nurses chorused"
Origin:
mid 16th century (denoting a character speaking the prologue of a play): from Latin, from Greek khoros .
