A1 noun 중립

choir

/kwaɪər/

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.

예시

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1

I sing in the local choir every Tuesday evening.

I sing in the local choir every Tuesday evening.

2

The university choir will perform at the formal graduation ceremony.

The university choir will perform at the formal graduation ceremony.

3

Do you want to join our little singing choir for the party?

Do you want to join our little singing choir for the party?

어휘 가족

명사
choir
부사
chorally
형용사
choral
관련
chorister
💡

암기 팁

Remember that a 'choir' sings 'higher' (they rhyme!).

빠른 퀴즈

Maria loves to sing with others, so she joined the local ____.

정답!

정답은: choir

예시

1

I sing in the local choir every Tuesday evening.

everyday

I sing in the local choir every Tuesday evening.

2

The university choir will perform at the formal graduation ceremony.

formal

The university choir will perform at the formal graduation ceremony.

3

Do you want to join our little singing choir for the party?

informal

Do you want to join our little singing choir for the party?

4

Recent studies suggest that singing in a choir can improve mental health and social bonding.

academic

Recent studies suggest that singing in a choir can improve mental health and social bonding.

5

The company choir performed a selection of songs at the annual business dinner.

business

The company choir performed a selection of songs at the annual business dinner.

어휘 가족

명사
choir
부사
chorally
형용사
choral
관련
chorister

자주 쓰는 조합

join a choir join a choir
church choir church choir
choir practice choir practice
school choir school choir
choir director choir director

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

choir vs chore

A chore is a routine task or job, while a choir is a group of singers.

choir vs chorus

While they can both mean a group of singers, a chorus also refers to the repeated part of a song.

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사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often mispronounce this word. It is pronounced like 'quire' (/kwaɪər/), not with a 'ch' sound like 'cheese'.

💡

암기 팁

Remember that a 'choir' sings 'higher' (they rhyme!).

📖

어원

From the Old French 'quer', which comes from the Latin 'chorus', meaning a group of singers or dancers.

문법 패턴

The plural form is 'choirs'. It is a collective noun often preceded by 'the'. Can be used as a compound noun, such as 'choir practice'.
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문화적 맥락

Choirs are a significant part of Western musical tradition, especially in Christian religious services and public school education.

빠른 퀴즈

Maria loves to sing with others, so she joined the local ____.

정답!

정답은: choir

music 관련 단어

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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