chorus

Noun
  1. Any utterance produced simultaneously by a group (synset 107394295)
    "a chorus of boos"
    is a type of: sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event
  2. A group of people assembled to sing together (synset 108204767)
    is a type of: musical group, musical organisation, musical organization - an organization of musicians who perform together
    subtypes: choir - a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
  3. The part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers (synset 107064217)
    is a type of: music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
    subtypes: tra-la, tra-la-la - a set of nonsensical syllables used while humming a refrain
    is a part of: song, vocal - a short musical composition with words
    same as: refrain
  4. A body of dancers or singers who perform together (synset 108205379)
    is a type of: line - a formation of people or things one beside another
    subtypes: corps de ballet, ensemble - the chorus of a ballet company
    member holonym: chorine, chorus girl, showgirl - a woman who dances in a chorus line
    same as: chorus line
  5. A company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play (synset 108204918)
    referred to in: singing, vocalizing - the act of singing vocal music
    is a type of: company, troupe - organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
    same as: greek chorus
Verb
  1. Utter in unison (synset 200988782)
    "`yes,' the children chorused"
    is a type of: emit, let loose, let out, utter - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
  2. Sing in a choir (synset 201734680)
    referred to in: music - musical activity (singing or whistling etc.)
    is a type of: sing - produce tones with the voice
    same as: choir

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