Chorus

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Medieval Latin chorus, Latin chorus, from Ancient Greek χορός (khorós); further etymology uncertain, perhaps from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰer- or *ǵʰoros.

Pronunciation[edit]

Proper noun[edit]

Chorus (uncountable)

  1. (Ancient Greece, historical) A group of singers and dancers in a theatrical performance or religious festival who commented on the main performance in speech or song.
  2. (Ancient Greece, historical) A song performed by the singers of such a group.