A1 noun Neutral

chorus

/ˈkɔːrəs/

A chorus is a large group of people who sing together in a performance. It also refers to the specific part of a song that is repeated after each verse.

Beispiele

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1

I like to sing in the school chorus every Friday.

I like to sing in the school chorus every Friday.

2

The professional chorus performed a beautiful piece at the national theater.

The professional chorus performed a beautiful piece at the national theater.

3

The whole crowd sang the chorus of the pop song together.

The whole crowd sang the chorus of the pop song together.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
chorus
Verb
chorus
Adverb
chorally
Adjektiv
choral
Verwandt
chorister
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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Chorus' as a 'Core' group of people singing together in a 'Circle'.

Schnelles Quiz

The song has a very simple and catchy ____ that everyone can sing along to.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: chorus

Beispiele

1

I like to sing in the school chorus every Friday.

everyday

I like to sing in the school chorus every Friday.

2

The professional chorus performed a beautiful piece at the national theater.

formal

The professional chorus performed a beautiful piece at the national theater.

3

The whole crowd sang the chorus of the pop song together.

informal

The whole crowd sang the chorus of the pop song together.

4

Historical records indicate the chorus played a vital role in Greek tragedies.

academic

Historical records indicate the chorus played a vital role in Greek tragedies.

5

The office chorus will provide entertainment during the corporate dinner.

business

The office chorus will provide entertainment during the corporate dinner.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
chorus
Verb
chorus
Adverb
chorally
Adjektiv
choral
Verwandt
chorister

Häufige Kollokationen

sing in a chorus to participate in a singing group
catchy chorus a part of a song that is easy to remember
join the chorus to become a member of a singing group
song's chorus the repeating part of a musical track
gospel chorus a group that sings religious gospel music

Häufige Phrasen

in chorus

all together at the same time

a chorus of disapproval

many people expressing that they do not like something

dawn chorus

the sound of many birds singing at sunrise

Wird oft verwechselt mit

chorus vs choir

A choir is often associated with a church or religious setting, while a chorus is more common in theater or secular music.

chorus vs verse

A verse tells the story of the song and changes, while the chorus is the part that repeats.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'chorus' when referring to the catchy, repeating part of a song or a large group of singers in a musical or opera.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often forget the 'h' after the 'c' or confuse the spelling with 'choir'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a 'Chorus' as a 'Core' group of people singing together in a 'Circle'.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek word 'khoros', which referred to a group of dancers and singers in ancient plays.

Grammatikmuster

countable noun plural: choruses can be used as a collective noun with a singular or plural verb
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Kultureller Kontext

In American and British schools, joining the school chorus is a popular extracurricular activity for young students.

Schnelles Quiz

The song has a very simple and catchy ____ that everyone can sing along to.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: chorus

Mehr music Wörter

melody

A1

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

scale

A1

A musical scale is a set of musical notes ordered by pitch, going up or down in a specific pattern. It acts like a ladder of sounds that musicians use to create melodies and harmonies.

sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

beat

A1

The regular pulse or rhythm in a piece of music that you can clap your hands or tap your feet to. It is the basic unit of time in a song that helps musicians stay together.

bar

A1

In music, a bar is a short section of music that contains a specific number of beats. It is shown on paper by vertical lines that divide the musical staff into equal parts.

time signature

A1

A time signature is a set of two numbers at the beginning of a piece of music. It tells the musician how many beats are in each measure and which note value represents one beat.

instrument

A1

An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.

violin

A1

A musical instrument with four strings that is held under the chin and played with a bow. It is known for its high-pitched, expressive sound and is used in many types of music, especially classical and folk.

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