chorus

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 [C] part of a song that is sung after each verse SYNREFRAIN: Everyone joined in the chorus. 2 [C] a piece of music, usually part of a larger work, that is written for a CHOIR (= a group of singers): the Hallelujah Chorus 3 [C+sing./pl.v.] (often in names) a large group of singers SYNCHOIR: the Bath Festival Chorus 4 [C+sing./pl.v.] a group of performers who sing and dance in a musical show: the chorus line (= a line of singers and dancers performing together) 5 a ~ of sth [sing.] the sound of a lot of people expressing approval or disapproval at the same time: a chorus of praise / complaint * a chorus of voices calling for her resignation * A chorus of laughter greeted his remark. seealsoDAWNCHORUS 6 [sing.+sing./pl.v.] (in ancient Greek drama) a group of performers who comment together on the events of the play 7 [sing.] (especially in 16th century drama) an actor who speaks the opening and closing words of the play IDIOMS in chorus all together SYNINUNISON: 'Thank you,' they said in chorus. verb to sing or say sth all together: [Vspeech] 'Hello, Paul,' they chorused. [also VN]