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Chorus Definition | What is Chorus? - PoetrySoup

Definition

[n] the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
[n] any utterance produced simultaneously by a group; "a chorus of boos"
[n] a group of people assembled to sing together
[n] a company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play
[n] a body of dancers or singers who perform together
[v] utter in unison; "`yes,' the children chorused"
[v] sing in a choir

Part of a poem or song that is repeated after each verse. See refrain.

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Synonyms

choir, chorus line, Greek chorus, refrain

See Also...

choir, chorine, chorus girl, company, corps de ballet, emit, ensemble, let loose, let out, line, music, musical group, musical organisation, musical organization, showgirl, sing, song, sound, tra-la, tra-la-la, troupe, utter

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