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

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The mission of the consortium is to unite, support, and promote the choral community of the San Diego/Tijuana region through collaboration, inclusion and performance. Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026 The 2026 Hall of Fame Class also includes Kelly Barr, classical music; Denise Crosby, journalism; Leslie Hunt, popular and progressive music; Stanley Konopka, classical music; Mary Beth McCarthy, choral music; and Juel Ulven, folk music. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026 His hard work and commitment have led to him being able to perform in multiple roles for our opera performances as well as serving as the bass in our choral ensembles and barbershop quartet. Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026 As models walked, a choral finale was performed by the children of The Langley Schools Music Project. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 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 27 Mar. 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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