chorus

Meanings

• noun

  A large group of people, often in ancient Greek drama, who speak or sing collectively.

  - "The chorus in the play expressed their concerns about the outcome of the story."
  - "The actors interacted with the chorus, who provided commentary on the action."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɔːɹəs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

refrain , duet

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chorus
dorus , porus , corus

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Variants

List of all variants of chorus that leads to same result
chorus , choruses , in chorus , chorused , chorusing , chorus boy , chorus boys , chorus girl , chorus girls , dawn chorus , dawn choruses

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'khoros' meaning 'a crowd' or 'a choir'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chorus' comes from the Greek word 'khoros', which means 'a crowd' or 'a choir'.

2. In ancient Greek drama, the chorus often wore masks and danced as well as sang.

3. The chorus in Greek drama was made up of fifty members, according to tradition.

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Related Concepts

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1. Choir: A group of singers who perform together, often under the direction of a conductor.

2. Greek drama: An ancient theatrical tradition originating in Greece, characterized by the performance of plays based on mythological or historical themes.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek drama, the chorus often provided commentary on the action and helped to establish the mood and tone of the play. They also sang songs called 'stasimon' and 'exodos'. In modern usage, the term 'chorus' can refer to a large group of people singing together in a choir or performing together in a musical or theatrical production.

How to Memorize "chorus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large group of people singing or speaking in unison.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chorus' with the idea of a large group of people performing together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'chorus' starts with the same letter as 'choir'.

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