choral

adjective

cho·​ral ˈkȯr-əl How to pronounce choral (audio)
1
: of or relating to a chorus or choir
a choral group
2
: sung or designed for singing by a choir
a choral arrangement
chorally adverb

Examples of choral in a Sentence

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The Hartford Chorale, which regularly joins the Hartford Symphony Orchestra for concerts where choral vocals are required. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026 More intense arrangements use pulsating choral music for high-stakes moments. Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 8 June 2026 Jue assumed the helm of Ragazzi eight years ago from founding artistic director Joyce Keil and has served for more than 25 years overall as a Ragazzi choral conductor. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026 Expect traditional costumes, choral singing, and a towering maypole carried in a joyful procession before it’s raised in front of the crowd. Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for choral

Word History

Etymology

French or Medieval Latin; French choral, from Medieval Latin choralis, from Latin chorus

First Known Use

circa 1531, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of choral was circa 1531

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“Choral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choral. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

choral

adjective
cho·​ral ˈkōr-əl How to pronounce choral (audio)
ˈkȯr-
1
: of or relating to a chorus or choir
a choral group
2
: sung or recited by a chorus or choir
a choral arrangement
chorally adverb

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