adjective
Uncommon
choral
KAW-ruhl
Choral (adjective) means relating to, written for, or performed by a choir. Example: “The cathedral is famous for its choral music.”
adjective
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Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir.
"The cathedral is famous for its choral music."
"She joined the choral society after moving to the city."
"Palestrina wrote choral music for the Catholic church."
How to use choral
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with singing in a choir or group.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with coral (the reef-building sea organism) — they sound identical but are unrelated.
Common pairings
choral music
choral society
choral arrangement
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Etymology
From Late Latin choralis, from Latin chorus.
Rhymes for choral
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What does “choral” mean?
The word “choral” means relating to, written for, or performed by a choir. In plain terms, to do with singing in a choir or group.
How do you pronounce “choral”?
“Choral” is pronounced KAW-ruhl (/ˈkɔɹəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “choral” in a sentence?
Here is “choral” used in a sentence: “The cathedral is famous for its choral music.”
What part of speech is “choral”?
“Choral” is an adjective.
Where does the word “choral” come from?
The word “choral” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin choralis, from Latin chorus.
Is “choral” a common word?
“Choral” is an uncommon word in modern English.
