Choir

['kwaɪə] or ['kwaɪɚ]

Definition

(noun.) the area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave.

(noun.) a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony.

(noun.) a family of similar musical instrument playing together.

(verb.) sing in a choir.

Checker: Rhonda--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A band or organized company of singers, especially in church service.

(n.) That part of a church appropriated to the singers.

(n.) The chancel.

Editor: Lyle

Definition

n. a chorus or band of singers esp. those belonging to a church: the part of a church appropriated to the singers: the part of a cathedral separated from the nave by a rail or screen.—v.i. (Shak.) to sing in chorus.—ns. Choir′-or′gan one of the departments of a cathedral organ standing behind the great-organ having its tones less powerful and more fitted to accompany the voice; Choir′screen a screen of lattice-work separating the choir from the nave so as to prevent general access thereto though not to interrupt either sight or sound.—adj. Chō′ral belonging to a chorus or choir.—ns. Chōral′ Chorale′ a simple harmonised composition with slow rhythm: a tune written for a psalm or hymn: in R.C. usage any part of the service sung by the whole choir.—adv. Chō′rally in the manner of a chorus: so as to suit a choir.

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