Synonyms for chorus
- noun
- verb
Most common
dawn chorus refrain choral epode antistrophe
Definitions
- n. 1
A group of singers and dancers in a theatrical performance or religious festival who commented on the main performance in speech or song.
- v. 1
To sing (a song), express (a sentiment), or recite or say (words) in chorus.
Related words
- Word family
- chorusmaster choir choreographer choreography chorine chorister
- Phrases
- chorus girl chorus line dawn chorus
Example sentences
- refrain I feel it's preferable to refrain from doing that.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| chorus | rising | |
| refrain | steady | |
| choral | steady | |
| epode | falling | |
| antistrophe | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- duet2
- 5 letters
- catch1, choir2, epode
- 6 letters
- burden2, choral2
- 7 letters
- refrain2
- 11 letters
- antistrophe
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (duet2 = 2 syllables).