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    chorus

    • IPA[ˈkɔːrəs]

    英式

    • n.
      a part of a song which is repeated after each verse；a piece of choral music, especially one forming part of a larger work such as an opera
    • v.
      (of a group of people) say the same thing at the same time

    • noun: chorus, plural noun: choruses

    • 釋義

    名詞

    • 1. a part of a song which is repeated after each verse strong guitar-driven songs with big, big choruses 同義詞 refrain, burden, strain, informalhook
    • ▪ a piece of choral music, especially one forming part of a larger work such as an opera a selection of choruses from the ‘Messiah’
    • ▪ a simple song for group singing in informal Christian worship a typical service includes several hymns and choruses sung by all
    • 2. a large organized group of singers, especially one which performs with an orchestra or opera company he has words of praise for the RSNO Chorus 同義詞 choir, ensemble, choral group, choristers, vocalists, ... 更多
    • ▪ a group of singers or dancers performing together in a supporting role in a stage musical or opera the orchestra lacked polish and the chorus were inclined to rush ahead regardless 同義詞 chorus line, dance troupe, dancing girls
    • 3. a simultaneous utterance of something by many people a growing chorus of complaint ‘Good morning,’ we replied in chorus
    • 4. (in ancient Greek tragedy) a group of performers who comment together on the main action Sophocles no longer gave the chorus the major role
    • ▪ a single character who speaks the prologue and other linking parts of the play, especially in Elizabethan drama.
    • ▪ a section of text spoken by the chorus in drama.
    • 5. a device used with an amplified musical instrument to give the impression that more than one instrument is being played a chorus pedal

    動詞

    • 1. (of a group of people) say the same thing at the same time ‘Morning, Sister,’ the nurses chorused