chorus

cho|rus /k'ɔːrəs/ (choruses chorusing chorused)
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A chorus is a part of a song which is repeated after each verse.
Caroline sang two verses and the chorus of her song...
Everyone joined in the chorus.
= refrain
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A chorus is a large group of people who sing together.
The chorus was singing `The Ode to Joy'.
= choir
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A chorus is a piece of music written to be sung by a large group of people.
...the Hallelujah Chorus.
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A chorus is a group of singers or dancers who perform together in a show, in contrast to the soloists.
Students played the lesser parts and sang in the chorus.
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When there is a chorus of criticism, disapproval, or praise, that attitude is expressed by a lot of people at the same time.
The government is defending its economic policies against a growing chorus of criticism.
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When people chorus something, they say it or sing it together. (WRITTEN)
`Hi,' they chorused.
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see also dawn choruscho|rus girl (chorus girls)
also chorus-girl
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A chorus girl is a young woman who sings or dances as part of a group in a show or film.dawn cho|rus
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The dawn chorus is the singing of birds at dawn. (BRIT)