chorus

chorus
cho|rus1 [ˈko:rəs] n
[Date: 1500-1600; : Latin; Origin: 'circular dance, chorus', from Greek choros]
1.) the part of a song that is repeated after each ↑verse
Everyone joined in the chorus.
2.) a large group of people who sing together
= ↑choir
I sing with the university chorus.
3.) a piece of music written to be sung by a large group of people
a recording of the Hallelujah Chorus
4.) a group of singers, dancers, or actors who act together in a show but do not have the main parts
New voices are needed to join the chorus for the annual festival in October.
5.) a chorus of thanks/disapproval/protest etc
something that a lot of people all say at the same time
The minister was greeted with a chorus of boos.
There was a chorus of agreement from the committee.
More politicians have now joined in the chorus of complaints.
6.) in chorus
if people say something in chorus, they say the same thing at the same time
'Thank you,' they said in chorus.
chorus 2
chorus2 v [T]
if people chorus something, they say it at the same time
'Hurry up!' chorused the girls.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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