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 Her talents are numerous as seen in her involvement in our theatre, dance, and choral music programs. Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024 In fact, as a bassist, and as a bass clarinetist, and as a choral singer, I was suited, and still am, to accompanying. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2024 Masur, a former chorister himself, has a passion for choral singing and, as a young man helped his father, the famed conductor Kurt Masur, prepare choirs for New York Philharmonic concerts. Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2024 The compositions, which are 90% instrumental with some choral elements, are about a variety of themes, including humanity, space, love and relationships. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Mar. 2024 Evening of choral music in celebration and remembrance of the victories and struggles of Freedom Summers that took place 60 years ago. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 Mar. 2024 Learn to love choral music — ancient, contemporary, gospel, opera, sacred, romantic — with selections from our favorite artists. Javier C. Hernández, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2024 Prior to a rehearsal for the teen choral concert, Burton, 41, took questions from the students, responding with a mixture of encouragement to keep singing and to consider music school, and with down-to-earth, practical advice. Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2024 Over the years, the Barranquilla, Colombia, artist became an integral part of various musical groups, including the Coro Santa Cecilia and Coro Madrigal, showcasing her talent and dedication to choral music. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Mar. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 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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