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Chorus

noun

A repeated section of a song, often sung together.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Chorus mean?

A repeated section of a song, often sung together.

Dictionary definition

A repeated section of a song, often sung together.

Example sentences

Chorus in a sentence

easy

Everyone sang the chorus together.

medium

The chorus repeated after each verse.

hard

A memorable chorus can make a song easier to learn.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Chorus

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does chorus mean?

Practice 2

Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to chorus?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is a good contrast to chorus?

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Chorus

Voice settings
Sounds like

chorus

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Synonyms

Words like Chorus

refrainA similar word or phrase for chorus in this meaning.
repeated sectionA similar word or phrase for chorus in this meaning.
Antonyms

Opposite words

verseA useful contrast to chorus in this meaning.
soloA useful contrast to chorus in this meaning.
Synonym practice

Want to practice chorus synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The chorus of the song was easy to remember," then compare close word choices. Practice chorus synonyms.

Word family

Chorus word family

Base word

chorus

noun

chorus

Base form.

Related words
Student support

Understand Chorus

Hint for students

A chorus is the repeated part of a song. It can also mean a group singing together.

Common mix-up

Chorus is not the same as verse. A chorus repeats; verses usually change and tell more of the song.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows chorus without using the word chorus. Model sentence: The part of the song repeated after every verse, and everyone sang along. Clue words: repeated, after every verse, everyone sang along Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show the repeated part of a song?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'Everyone joined in when the chorus of the song began.' Why does chorus fit better than verse?