choric

[kawr-ik, kohr-]

adjective

of, relating to, or written for a chorus.

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

Historical Examples of choric

Westphal, R., his examination of the Choric Odes of Æschylus, 163.
The Quarterly Review, Volume 162, No. 324, April, 1886
Various
Its choric structure is masterly, its spirit is running fire.
Contemporary American Composers
Rupert Hughes
Harris has written some choric works for men and women also.
Contemporary American Composers
Rupert Hughes
The movement of the stars might be compared to that of a choric ballet.
Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 2
Plotinos (Plotinus)
So let's join ranks and seal our bargain with a choric song.
Lysistrata
Aristophanes

British Dictionary definitions for choric

choric

adjective

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

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Word Origin and History for choric

adj.

1749, from Latin choricus, from Greek khorikos, from khoros (see chorus).