[ˈkɔːrəs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a part of a song which is repeated after each verse
(e.g: strong guitar-driven songs with big, big choruses)

- a large organized group of singers, especially one which performs with an orchestra or opera company
(e.g: he has words of praise for the RSNO Chorus)

- a simultaneous utterance of something by many people
(e.g: a growing chorus of complaint)

- (in ancient Greek tragedy) a group of performers who comment together on the main action
(e.g: Sophocles no longer gave the chorus the major role)

- a device used with an amplified musical instrument to give the impression that more than one instrument is being played
(e.g: a chorus pedal)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (denoting a character speaking the prologue of a play): from Latin, from Greek khoros

[ˈkɔːrəs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a group of people) say the same thing at the same time
(e.g: ‘Morning, Sister,’ the nurses chorused)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (denoting a character speaking the prologue of a play): from Latin, from Greek khoros