as in chorus
an organized group of singers joined the choir for next year

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Recent Examples of choir Composers rarely conduct their own recording sessions, but Powell did step behind the podium to conduct the choir sessions. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025 The event began with an induction ceremony for the National Arts Honor Society, followed by exhibitions in the Performing Arts Center, ranging from 3-D ceramics, painting and photography to musical performances by students in guitar, band and choir classes. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025 German Americans founded their own choirs starting in the 1830s in cities including Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Cincinnati. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 4 July 2025 Hughes said the school's strings, choir, drama and visual arts programs continue to thrive, and expressed gratitude for the parents and community members who took initiative to raise money to support the band program. Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for choir
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chorus
Noun
  • The chorus had several directors over the decades, and was rebranded as the Fox Valley Festival Chorus in 1980.
    Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
  • Swift then jumps up and down with her arms in the air as the song leads into the chorus and the pair continue to sing along.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 12 July 2025

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“Choir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choir. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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