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Definition chorus in British English

chorus noun

noun
/ˈkɔːrəs/
1

the part of a song that does not change and is repeated several times

Example

He encouraged the audience to join in the chorus.

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1.1

a piece of music that is sung by a large group of people

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2

a group of people speaking together

Example

'Good morning, Mrs Fulton,' the children answered in chorus.

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2.1

a group of people expressing the same opinion

Example

The government's proposals have been met with a growing chorus of disapproval.

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3

a large group of people who sing together

Example

the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus

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3.1

a group of singers and dancers who perform together in a show but who are not the main performers

Example

Her first job was in the chorus and now she plays the leading role.

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4

in ancient Greek plays, a group of actors who all speak the same words, describing the action and making comments about it

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Definition chorus in British English