choir
/ˈkwaɪər/
EN
An organized group of singers who perform together, typically in a church or public concert.
The church choir sang a beautiful hymn at Sunday service.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'quer' meaning 'chorus, band of singers', which comes from Latin 'chorus' (dance, chorus), itself borrowed from Ancient Greek 'χορός' (group dance, chorus of singers).
Translations
简体中文
合唱团,唱诗班
繁體中文
合唱團,唱詩班
日本語
合唱団,聖歌隊
한국어
합창단,성가대
Deutsch
Chor,Kirchenchor
Español
coro
Português
coro
Français
chœur
Català
cor
Tiếng Việt
đoàn ca hợp xướng,ca đoàn nhà thờ
Collocations
church choirschool choircathedral choirchoir practicechoir concert
Synonyms
chorusglee clubsinging group
Related Words
singersopranoaltotenorbasshymnconductor