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choral

[ adjective kawr-uhl, kohr-; noun kuh-ral, kaw-, koh-, kawr-uhl, kohr- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of a chorus or a choir:
She heads our new choral society.
sung by, adapted for, or containing a chorus or a choir.

noun

chorale.

choral

adjective

relating to, sung by, or designed for a chorus or choir

noun

a variant spelling of chorale

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Derived Forms

ˈchorally, adverb

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Other Words From

choral·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of choral¹

1580–90; < Medieval Latin chorālis, equivalent to chor ( us ) chorus + -ālis -al ¹

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Example Sentences

US Border Patrol released the images in an online video with a bombastic choral soundtrack and the warning: "If you cross illegally, you will be removed."

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The musician is best known for his choral compositions, including Christmas carols, anthems and extended works such as the Gloria, the Requiem and the Magnificat.

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The Grammys will run for a staggering eight hours and hand out 94 awards, recognising everything from best pop album to best choral performance.

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Organisers will hand out 94 awards, recognising everything from best pop album to best choral performance.

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Not content with one musical option, sheriff’s officials also let in choral groups and a five-piece band.

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Related Words

choragus chorale

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