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Chorus

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːɹəs/

The English word “Chorus” has 2 meanings listed here.

proper noun

  1. A group of singers and dancers in a theatrical performance or religious festival who commented on the main performance in speech or song.
  2. A song performed by the singers of such a group.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin chorus, Latin chorus, from Ancient Greek χορός (khorós).

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