choric

[ kawr-ik, kohr- ]

/ ˈkɔr ɪk, ˈkoʊr- /

adjective

of, relating to, or written for a chorus.

Words nearby choric

choreutic, choreutics, chori-, choriamb, choriambus, choric, chorine, chorio-, chorioadenoma, chorioadenoma destruens, chorioallantois

Origin of choric

1810–20; < Late Latin choricus < Greek chorikós, equivalent to chor(ós) chorus + -ikos -ic

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Examples from the Web for choric

He prescribes imperatively the doctrine and matter which alone is to be tolerated in his choric hymns or heard in his city.
Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume IV (of 4)|George Grote
Demeter entering upbraids them in a choric scene and describes her search for Persephone until she learnt her fate from Helios.
The Poetical Works of Robert Bridges|Robert Bridges
The choric odes did not degenerate into mere musical interludes.
Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol I of 2)|John Addington Symonds
The formal education of Spartan boys consisted mainly of gymnastics, music, choric dancing, and larceny.
Aristotle and Ancient Educational Ideals|Thomas Davidson

These were days when the proa went shouting across the empty southern seas to madrigal and choric song.
Where the Pavement Ends|John Russell

British Dictionary definitions for choric

choric

/ (ˈkɒrɪk) /

adjective

of, like, for, or in the manner of a chorus, esp of singing, dancing, or the speaking of verse

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