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 Pacific Women’s Chorus of San Diego, a chamber chorus for treble voices that performs music ranging from medieval chants to current compositions, is recruiting experienced choral sopranos and altos. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025 In addition to marquee events such as choral performances, political rallies, and a film festival, visitors can also engage in dedicated programming geared toward Latine, Black, trans, and adolescent members of the LGBTQ community. Joey Skladany, AFAR Media, 6 June 2025 Deep percussion, haunting choral chants, and soaring strings lend a sense of gravitas and grandeur to the show’s most intimate and epic moments. Jp Mangalindan, Time, 1 Aug. 2025 The Choral is about an ambitious choral society in Yorkshire in 1916 in which the chorus master and most of the choir have volunteered for the front. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 July 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

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of choral was in 1587

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“Choral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choral. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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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