choir
0 antonyms and opposites of choir, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A group of singers who perform together, often in a church or school.
How to use choir
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French quer/cuer, from Latin chorus, from Greek khoros ("a group of dancers or singers") — a doublet of "chorus" and "quire."
Full origin of choir →Frequently asked questions
What does “choir” mean?
The word “choir” means a group of singers who perform together, often in a church or school. In plain terms, a group of people singing together, or the church area where they perform.
How do you pronounce “choir”?
“Choir” is pronounced kweye-uh (/kwaɪɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “choir” in a sentence?
Here is “choir” used in a sentence: “The school choir performed carols at the winter concert.”
What part of speech is “choir”?
“Choir” is a noun.
Where does the word “choir” come from?
The word “choir” comes from Latin. From Old French quer/cuer, from Latin chorus, from Greek khoros ("a group of dancers or singers") — a doublet of "chorus" and "quire.".
Is “choir” a common word?
“Choir” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “choir” have?
“Choir” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a group of singers who perform together, often in a church or school.
What is the difference between a choir and a chorus?
A choir is a group of singers who perform together, especially in a church or school. A chorus can also mean a group of singers, but it more often refers to performers in an opera or musical, or to the repeated section of a song.
What is the difference between a choir and a chorale?
A choir is any organised group of singers. A chorale is more specific: it usually means a choir devoted to a particular repertoire, or a hymn tune written in simple harmony for such a group.
What is the choir of a church?
Besides meaning a group of singers, choir refers to the part of a church, near the altar, where the singers traditionally sit. This area often contains rows of fixed seats known as choir stalls.
Should you say 'in a choir' or 'on a choir'?
When you belong to the group of singers, the correct phrase is 'in a choir,' as in 'she sings in the school choir.' The preposition 'in' is used because you are a member within the group.