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chorus

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɔːrəs/

chorus means: The part of a song that returns several times, usually with the same words and tune.

noun

REPEATED SONG PARTB1

The part of a song that returns several times, usually with the same words and tune.

  • Everyone sang the chorus.
  • The chorus repeats after each verse.
  • I remember the chorus but not the rest of the song.

Similar words: refrain

Common phrases: sing the chorus, catchy chorus, verse and chorus

SOUNDS TOGETHERB2

A group of people, animals, or things making similar sounds at the same time.

  • A chorus of frogs filled the night.
  • His suggestion met with a chorus of protests.
  • The children answered in chorus when she asked their names.

How to use it: a chorus of something (The announcement brought a chorus of complaints.)

Common phrases: chorus of something, dawn chorus

GROUP OF SINGERSB1

A group of people who sing together, often at school or in a stage performance.

  • She sings in the school chorus.
  • The chorus practised before the concert.
  • Our chorus performed three songs at the festival.

Similar words: choir

Common phrases: school chorus, join a chorus, chorus rehearsal, opera chorus

Questions about chorus

What does chorus mean?

The part of a song that returns several times, usually with the same words and tune.

What is chorus in other languages?

Türkçe: nakarat · Español: estribillo · Français: refrain · Deutsch: Refrain · Italiano: ritornello · 日本語: サビ

How do you pronounce chorus?

It is pronounced /ˈkɔːrəs/.

How do you use chorus in a sentence?

Everyone sang the chorus. The chorus repeats after each verse.

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