CHOIR: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CHOIR?

Need another word that means the same as “choir”? Find 5 synonyms and 30 related words for “choir” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Choir” are: consort, singers, chorus, chorale

Choir as a Noun

Definitions of "Choir" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “choir” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• One of two or more subdivisions of such a group performing together.
• The area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave.
• A family of similar musical instrument playing together.
• The part of a cathedral or large church between the high altar and the nave, used by the choir and clergy.
• An organized group of singers, especially one that takes part in church services or performs in public.
• A group of instruments of one family playing together.
• A chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony.

Synonyms of "Choir" as a noun (4 Words)

chorale	A musical composition consisting of or resembling a harmonized version of a chorale.
chorus	A section of text spoken by the chorus in drama. A chorus pedal.
consort	The husband or wife of a reigning monarch. Queen Victoria and her consort Prince Albert.
singers	A person who sings.

Usage Examples of "Choir" as a noun

• A church choir.
• It has tall, twin western towers and spires and a long nave and choir.
• His famous Spem in alium for eight five-part choirs.
• A clarinet choir.
• The choir of the University of Ulster.

Choir as a Verb

Definitions of "Choir" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “choir” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Sing in a choir.

Synonyms of "Choir" as a verb (1 Word)

chorus

Utter in unison. Morning Sister the nurses chorused.

Associations of "Choir" (30 Words)

alto	The lowest female singing voice contralto. Alto flute.
aria	A long accompanied song for a solo voice, typically one in an opera or oratorio.
baritone	A singer with a baritone voice. He starred as a baritone.
cantata	A medium-length narrative piece of music for voices with instrumental accompaniment, typically with solos, chorus, and orchestra.
choral	Related to or written for or performed by a chorus or choir. A choral work.
chorale	A musical composition consisting of or resembling a harmonized version of a chorale.
chorus	A section of text spoken by the chorus in drama. Morning Sister the nurses chorused.
concert	Joint action, especially in the committing of a crime. They started meeting regularly to concert their parliamentary tactics.
concerto	A musical composition for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra, especially one conceived on a relatively large scale.
contralto	A part written for a contralto voice. She sang in a high contralto.
ensemble	The coordination between performers executing an ensemble passage. Cherubini s numbers with solos and ensembles intermingled have a freedom and originality.
hum	Sound with a monotonous hum. The refrigerator is humming.
madrigal	Sing madrigals. The group was madrigaling beautifully.
music	The score or scores of a musical composition or compositions. He fell asleep to the music of the wind chimes.
oratorio	A musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text.
orchestra	The part of a theatre where the orchestra plays typically in front of the stage and on a lower level.
philharmonic	Devoted to or appreciative of music. The most philharmonic ear is at times deeply affected by a simple air.
pianist	A person who plays the piano.
piano	Low loudness. The piano passages in the composition.
rehearsal	The action or process of rehearsing. A rehearsal will be held the day before the wedding.
rondo	A musical form with a recurring leading theme, often found in the final movement of a sonata or concerto.
serenade	Entertain someone with a serenade. She was serenaded by her admirers.
sing	A meeting for amateur singing. The kettle was singing.
singing	The act of singing vocal music. His singing is rich toned.
soloist	A musician who performs a solo. He appears as a concerto soloist with all the great British orchestras.
sonata	A composition for an instrumental soloist often with a piano accompaniment typically in several movements with one or more in sonata form.
soprano	A female or boy singer with a soprano voice. Soprano sax.
symphony	A long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra. Autumn is a symphony of texture and pattern.
tenor	A singer with a tenor voice. Although I disagreed with him I could follow the tenor of his argument.
violin	Bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow.