Definition of choirs Choirs
/kwajˈɹz/ - [kwayrz] -
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What does choirs mean?
Wiktionary 
- choirs (Noun)
Plural of choir.
Part of speech
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NounPlural: choirs |
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| choir - a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony | ||
| chorus any utterance produced simultaneously by a group; "a chorus of boos" | ||
| choir - the area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave | ||
| area a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants" | ||
| bema, chancel, sanctuary area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing | ||
| choir - a family of similar musical instrument playing together | ||
| consort | ||
| set several exercises intended to be done in series; "he did four sets of the incline bench press" | ||
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| choir - sing in a choir | ||
| chorus | ||
| sing to make melodious sounds; "The nightingale was singing" | ||
| music musical activity (singing or whistling etc.); "his music was his central interest" | ||
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Wiktionary
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- choir (n.)
A band or organized company of singers, especially in church service. - choir (n.)
That part of a church appropriated to the singers. - choir (n.)
The chancel.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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choir
A singing group; a group of people who sing together. -
choir
The part of a church where the choir assembles for song. -
choir
One of the nine ranks or orders of angels.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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choir
kwīr, n. a chorus or band of singers, esp. those belonging to a church: the part of a church appropriated to the singers: the part of a cathedral separated from the nave by a rail or screen.—v.i. (Shak.) to sing in chorus.—ns. Choir′-or′gan, one of the departments of a cathedral organ, standing behind the great-organ, having its tones less powerful, and more fitted to accompany the voice; Choir′screen, a screen of lattice-work, separating the choir from the nave, so as to prevent general access thereto, though not to interrupt either sight or sound.—adj. Chō′ral, belonging to a chorus or choir.—ns. Chōral′, Chorale′, a simple harmonised composition, with slow rhythm: a tune written for a psalm or hymn: in R.C. usage, any part of the service sung by the whole choir.—adv. Chō′rally, in the manner of a chorus: so as to suit a choir. [Fr. chœur—L. chorus—Gr. choros.]
Wikipedia 
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A choir is a group of people who sing together. They rehearse together and sing at concerts or for religious services. Some choirs are professional (the singers are paid for their work in the choir). Other choirs are amateur choirs. Some amateur choirs let anyone who is interested sing with them, others may ask people to audition to see whether they are good enough before allowing them to join.
Choirs usually sing in several parts, most often in four parts. This means that there are two or more singers who are singing the same notes. The parts are called soprano, alto, tenor and bass. This is shown as SATB. If the music divides into more than four parts this can be shown in the same way, e.g. SSAATTBB (for music in eight parts: two soprano lines, two alto lines etc) or SSATB (music in five parts with just the sopranos divided into two groups). Young children’s choirs may be unison choirs (all singing the same line), but older children will sing in two (SS) or three (SSA) parts or more.
The word chorus is used for the choir in an opera or oratorio or similar large work where there are also soloists (Soloists and chorus). The word “chorus” can also be used for the name of a choir.
The word choral means “sung”. A “choral society” is a choir of adults. They usually sing music for large choruses, often with an orchestra accompanying. Beethoven’s “Choral Symphony” is the one which needs a choir as well as an orchestra.
An a cappella choir is a choir which sings without any instrume
