choir
A choir is a group of people who sing together, often performing in a church, school, or concert hall. They usually sing in different voice parts, such as soprano, alto, tenor, and bass, to create harmony.
例文
3 / 5I sing in the local choir every Tuesday evening.
I sing in the local choir every Tuesday evening.
The university choir will perform at the formal graduation ceremony.
The university choir will perform at the formal graduation ceremony.
Do you want to join our little singing choir for the party?
Do you want to join our little singing choir for the party?
語族
覚え方のコツ
Remember that a 'choir' sings 'higher' (they rhyme!).
クイックテスト
Maria loves to sing with others, so she joined the local ____.
正解!
正解は: choir
例文
I sing in the local choir every Tuesday evening.
everydayI sing in the local choir every Tuesday evening.
The university choir will perform at the formal graduation ceremony.
formalThe university choir will perform at the formal graduation ceremony.
Do you want to join our little singing choir for the party?
informalDo you want to join our little singing choir for the party?
Recent studies suggest that singing in a choir can improve mental health and social bonding.
academicRecent studies suggest that singing in a choir can improve mental health and social bonding.
The company choir performed a selection of songs at the annual business dinner.
businessThe company choir performed a selection of songs at the annual business dinner.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
preaching to the choir
trying to convince people who already agree with you
join the choir
to become a member of a singing group
choir boy
a boy who sings in a choir, often implying a very innocent person
よく混同される語
A chore is a routine task or job, while a choir is a group of singers.
While they can both mean a group of singers, a chorus also refers to the repeated part of a song.
使い方のコツ
Choir is a collective noun. In American English, it is usually followed by a singular verb, whereas in British English, it can be followed by either a singular or plural verb.
よくある間違い
Learners often mispronounce this word. It is pronounced like 'quire' (/kwaɪər/), not with a 'ch' sound like 'cheese'.
覚え方のコツ
Remember that a 'choir' sings 'higher' (they rhyme!).
語源
From the Old French 'quer', which comes from the Latin 'chorus', meaning a group of singers or dancers.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
Choirs are a significant part of Western musical tradition, especially in Christian religious services and public school education.
クイックテスト
Maria loves to sing with others, so she joined the local ____.
正解!
正解は: choir
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