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chorus

[/ˈkɔːrəs/]
noun/verbmasculinepl: choruses
coro
1. A group of singers performing together
The chorus sang beautifully in the musical.
O coro cantou belamente no musical.
2. The part of a song that is repeated after each verse
The chorus of the song is very catchy.
O refrão da música é muito pegajoso.
3. A group of dancers or performers in a theatrical production
The chorus line performed an impressive dance routine.
A linha de coro executou uma rotina de dança impressionante.
4. To speak or sing in unison
The audience chorused the final lines of the poem.
O público recitou em coro as últimas linhas do poema.
Synonyms
refrainchoirensemblechant
Antonyms
soloverse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coro
Most common usage for group singing
General Brazilian
refrão
Used specifically for the repeated part of a song
Portugal
coro
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
estribilho
Alternative term for the repeated section of a song

Related Idioms & Phrases

in chorus - em coro (speaking or singing together)
join the chorus - juntar-se ao coro (agree with a general opinion)
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