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choral

adjective
cho·​ral | \ ˈkȯr-É™l How to pronounce choral (audio) \

Definition of choral

1 : of or relating to a chorus or choir a choral group
2 : sung or designed for singing by a choir a choral arrangement

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Other Words from choral

chorally \ ˈkȯr-​É™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce chorally (audio) \ adverb

Examples of choral in a Sentence

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In all, these concerts represent a special event no lover of great sacred music and great choral singing can afford to miss. John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, "Muti leads CSO and Chorus in stirring season finale, Rossini's Stabat Mater," 22 June 2018 The obit also described a young man who enjoyed playing his Xbox and singing bass for a local college choral group. Doug Stanglin, USA TODAY, "Family of Dayton gunman apologizes for writing 'insensitive' obituary," 14 Aug. 2019 In fall 2007, Phoenix College began a mixed community chorus, called the Phoenix Community Choir which performs a variety of choral literature for various public performances. Tj Gibson, azcentral, "College offers community events to introduce locals to community leaders," 5 July 2019 The choral contributions, prepared by Susanne Sheston, are again superb. Scott Cantrell, Dallas News, "A fairy-tale world premiere and Janácek's brutal but redemptive 'Jenufa' impress at Santa Fe Opera," 6 Aug. 2019 The proposed mark seems to be a takeoff on West’s weekly Sunday Service concerts/church services, which feature choral arrangements of popular songs (including West’s) and regularly attract high-profile guests. Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, "Kanye West Files Trademark Application for 'Sunday Service' Merchandise," 24 July 2019 Their contrapuntal skills and choral writing inspired Mozart. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Review: Mainly Mozart thrills with a rare Mozart cantata and a well-known violinist," 16 June 2019 Smith preserves the original spellings, amplifying dozens of voices in a choral arrangement of hope, despair, grief and love. Diana Whitney, San Francisco Chronicle, "New poetry by Tracy K. Smith, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Shauna Hannibal," 28 May 2018 Set to attend Alabama State University in the fall, his tuition and the majority of his fees are covered from academic and choral scholarships. Carol Robinson | [email protected], al.com, "‘God protected my baby at that moment’: Teen cashier recovering after Dollar General robbery, shooting," 9 July 2019

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First Known Use of choral

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for choral

French or Medieval Latin; French choral, from Medieval Latin choralis, from Latin chorus

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choral

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of choral

: of or relating to a choir or chorus : sung by a choir or chorus

choral

adjective
cho·​ral | \ ˈkȯr-É™l How to pronounce choral (audio) \

Kids Definition of choral

: of or relating to a choir or chorus choral music

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