choral

adjective

cho·​ral ˈkȯr-əl How to pronounce choral (audio)
1
: of or relating to a chorus or choir
a choral group
2
: sung or designed for singing by a choir
a choral arrangement
chorally adverb

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Landon Smith, choral and vocal director of Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts, will lead the student group singing tunes ranging from opera to rock at Friday’s Free concert. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025 Experiencing a live version of Bach’s largest choral composition recounting of Jesus’ last days leading up to his crucifixion — also known as the Passion — is quite a way to kick off the Lenten season. Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025 Scene changes and some choral numbers struggled with tightening and blends, which improved in the second act. David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025 Nhlanhla Mahlangu is both choral conductor and associate director. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for choral

Word History

Etymology

French or Medieval Latin; French choral, from Medieval Latin choralis, from Latin chorus

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of choral was in 1587

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“Choral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choral. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

choral

adjective
cho·​ral ˈkōr-əl How to pronounce choral (audio)
ˈkȯr-
1
: of or relating to a chorus or choir
a choral group
2
: sung or recited by a chorus or choir
a choral arrangement
chorally adverb

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