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 The concert features a blend of choral music from opera, theater and film. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024 That’s the name of a special choral concert being presented by KC Vitas May 31 and June 2, 7 and 9 at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium. Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for choral 

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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 28 May. 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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