Definition of "chorus" []

• Music A composition usually in four or more parts written for a large number of singers. (noun)
• Music A refrain in which others, such as audience members, join a soloist in a song. (noun)
• Music A line or group of lines repeated at intervals in a song. (noun)
• Music A solo section based on the main melody of a popular song and played by a member of the group. (noun)
• Music A body of singers who perform choral compositions, usually having more than one singer for each part. (noun)

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• "The sound of their springing to life in chorus is the sign that the electricity has been cut again."
• ""Do read some more," came in chorus from the girls, who were highly amused."
• "To the chorus is added the mode of giving thanks, by a sacrifice and joyful singing"