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

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The choral group traveled the world performing songs sung by enslaved people, often in front of famous audiences. Staff Reports, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Experience joy in the choral community with singers of all ages and abilities at this afternoon pop-up choir. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 For a three-day period in March on the Newman Scoring Stage on the Fox Studio lot in Century City, a 60-person choir sang choral texture while scenes played out on a big-screen behind it. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025 The festival began in January with the Gospel Choir Invitational, a free choral competition where 25 collegiate, community and church choirs competed for a grand prize. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for choral

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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“Choral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choral. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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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