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1. Oxford American Dictionary

   chorus

   • IPA[ˈkôrəs]

   美式

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

   • noun: chorus, plural noun: choruses

2. • 釋義
   • 相關詞

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. a part of a song that is repeated after each verse, typically by more than one singer 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 or oratorio 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 that performs together with an orchestra or opera company. 同義詞 choir, ensemble, choral group, choristers, vocalists, ... 更多(group of) singers
   • ▪ 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 on the main action, typically speaking and moving together 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

   v.

   動詞

   • 1. (of a group of people) say the same thing at the same time “Morning, Father,” the children chorused they chorused a noisy amen

   chorus line

   • n.
     a group of performers who dance (and sometimes sing) together in musicals and other stage ... she initially performed in vaudeville before moving to the chorus lines of two big Broadway revues

   Oxford Dictionary

   dawn chorus

   • n.
     the singing of a large number of birds before dawn each day, particularly during the breeding ... the dawn chorus woke Robyn at five

   Oxford Dictionary

   chorus line

   • n.
     a group of performers who dance (and sometimes sing) together in musicals and other stage ... she initially performed in vaudeville before moving to the chorus lines of two big Broadway revues

   Oxford American Dictionary

   chorus girl

   • n.
     a young woman who sings or dances in the chorus of a musical.

   Oxford Dictionary

   dawn chorus

   • n.
     the singing of a large number of birds before dawn each day, particularly during the breeding ... the dawn chorus woke Robyn at five

   Oxford American Dictionary

   chorus girl

   • n.
     a young woman who sings or dances in the chorus of a musical.

   Oxford American Dictionary

3. • 更多解釋

   chorus

   • IPA[ˈkɔːrəs]

   英式

   • n.
     a part of a song which is repeated after each verse: strong guitar-driven songs with big, big choruses
   • v.
     (of a group of people) say the same thing at the same time: ‘Morning, Sister,’ the nurses chorused

   Oxford Dictionary