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choir

Pronunciation: /ˈkwʌɪə/

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Definition of choir

noun

  • an organized group of singers, especially one that takes part in church services or performs in public: a church choir the choir of the University of Ulster
  • one of two or more subdivisions of such a group performing together:his famous Spem in alium for eight five-part choirs
  • the part of a cathedral or large church between the high altar and the nave, used by the choir and clergy: it has tall, twin western towers and spires and a long nave and choir
  • a group of instruments of one family playing together:a clarinet choir

Origin:

Middle English quer, quere, from Old French quer, from Latin chorus (see chorus). The spelling change in the 17th century was due to association with Latin chorus and modern French choeur

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