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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Attend a choral concert or a production of The Nutcracker. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Dec. 2025 The book’s title, referring to nighttime church services that generally feature choral music, seems to compare the group’s four central members to a choir. Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025 Hosted by Melissa Peterman with John Sutton conducting and voices/LA providing choral support, the event features a jazz combo, pipe organ and a program built for audience participation. Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025 Richter had composed original music for the ending of the film that was a reprisal of the choral music that plays earlier. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2025 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 14 Dec. 2025.

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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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