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choir

[kwʌɪər]

choir Definition

  • 1a group of people who sing together, for example in a church or school
  • 2a section of a large group of singers, typically consisting of sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses
  • 3a group of instruments of the same kind

Using choir: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "choir" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The church choir sang beautifully during the service.

  • Example

    She joined the school choir to improve her singing skills.

  • Example

    The choir performed a stunning rendition of Handel's Messiah.

  • Example

    The orchestra has a brass choir and a woodwind choir.

choir Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for choir

Phrases with choir

  • boys' choir

    a choir consisting of boys or young men, typically with unchanged voices

    Example

    The boys' choir sang at the Christmas concert.

  • a choir that sings in a church service

    Example

    The church choir practices every Thursday evening.

  • a choir that sings gospel music, typically in a church setting

    Example

    The gospel choir brought the congregation to their feet with their powerful performance.

Origins of choir

from Old French 'cheguer', meaning 'to sing'

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Summary: choir in Brief

A 'choir' [kwʌɪər] is a group of people who sing together, often in a church or school setting. It can also refer to a section of a larger group of singers or a group of instruments of the same kind. Examples include a boys' choir, church choir, and gospel choir.

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