Definition of choirnext
as in chorus
an organized group of singers joined the choir for next year

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Recent Examples of choir Kohl Hall will be part of the school where Colburn’s symphony orchestra, bands, youth string programs and children’s choirs will perform. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 At one point in the official music video, Rock appears to be bathed in a holy light and raptured up to heaven, only to be deposited back on stage in his Tupac T-shirt fronting a rock band featuring a gospel choir. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 Led by conductor Simon Holland, the combined orchestra and choir perform a set of 19 pieces, including some of the most famous musical selections of all time. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 There was no choir, no church organist, and no children or young families. — John Blake, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for choir
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chorus
Noun
  • Where a chorus should hit, nearly everything drops out, leaving behind those drums to face off against the steady, impersonal rumble of a sub-bass.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Panels also featured decorations that included hearts, rainbows, sequins, a Star of David, a chef’s hat, a chorus line of dancers, teddy bears, and a panda.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Choir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choir. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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