choral

adjective

cho·​ral ˈkȯr-əl 

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

ˈkȯr-ə-lē 

adverb

Examples of choral in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Organ and choral concert An Organ and Choral Exposition is at 4 p.m. March 30 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 845 Chestnut St. Organists will play music from Bach to the Beatles and from Durufle to Danny Boy. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025

Ledisi’s performance continued the tradition, with the choral ensemble dressed in gold robes behind her, creating a contrast against her monochromatic white outfit. —Ty Gaskins, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025

Lily Lipscomb has been a member of the school's choral program and drawn praise for her growth as a singer and leader. —Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 Nov. 2024

The group also won the 2024 American Prize in Choral Performance — a high honor in the world of choral music. —Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025

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

Rhymes for choral

• aural
• chloral
• coral
• floral
• forel
• lauryl
• loral
• moral
• quarrel
• sorel
• sorrel
• toral

Kids Definition

choral

adjective

cho·​ral ˈkōr-əl 

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

-ə-lē 

adverb