choral

adjective

cho·​ral ˈkȯr-əl How to pronounce choral (audio)
1
: of or relating to a chorus or choir
a choral group
2
: sung or designed for singing by a choir
a choral arrangement
chorally adverb

Examples of choral in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web He’s credited with 722 individual works, including symphonies, sonatas, and choral music — creations that pushed the boundaries of composition and performance, and helped usher in the Romantic era of music. Ari Daniel, NPR, 27 June 2024 Some crucial characters feel more like symbols than people and the choral interludes, while galvanic in their own right, never feel married to the narrative. Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024 Enjoy choral standards, folk tunes and a unique tribute to veterans. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 15 June 2024 Learn to love choral music — ancient, contemporary, gospel, opera, sacred, romantic — with selections from our favorite artists. Joshua Barone, New York Times, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for choral 

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Word History

Etymology

French or Medieval Latin; French choral, from Medieval Latin choralis, from Latin chorus

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of choral was in 1587

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Cite this Entry

“Choral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choral. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

choral

adjective
cho·​ral ˈkōr-əl How to pronounce choral (audio)
ˈkȯr-
1
: of or relating to a chorus or choir
a choral group
2
: sung or recited by a chorus or choir
a choral arrangement
chorally adverb

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