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]
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