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choral

[ adjective kawr-uh l, kohr-; noun kuh-ral, kaw-, koh-, kawr-uh l, kohr- ]
/ adjective ˈkɔr əl, ˈkoʊr-; noun kəˈræl, kɔ-, koʊ-, ˈkɔr əl, ˈkoʊr- /
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adjective

of a chorus or a choir: She heads our new choral society.
sung by, adapted for, or containing a chorus or a choir.

noun

chorale.

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melodic, rhythmic, passionate, rhapsodic, soulful, emotional, expressive, lilting, operatic, symphonic, vocal, articulate, verbal, chant, paean, ditty, psalm, oratorio, coloratura, sweet

Nearby words

chopsteak, chopstick, chopsticks, choragic, choragus, choral, choral speaking, chorale, chorale prelude, chorally, chord

Origin of choral

1580–90; < Medieval Latin chorālis, equivalent to chor(us) chorus + -ālis -al1
Related formscho·ral·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for choral

choral

adjective (ˈkɔːrəl)

relating to, sung by, or designed for a chorus or choir

noun (kɒˈrɑːl)

a variant spelling of chorale
Derived Formschorally, adverb
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Word Origin and History for choral

choral

adj.

1580s, from Middle French choral or directly from Medieval Latin choralis "belonging to a chorus or choir," from Latin chorus (see chorus).

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper