A choir is many people who sing songs together. They often sing in churches or during events. Singing as a group needs practice.
The choir sings every Sunday at church.
The school choir practiced a new song today.
In some churches, the word choir means the special place where the singers stand. This area is usually near the front or altar of the church.
The choir stood in the choir near the altar.
We walked to the choir to hear the singers clearly.
In architecture, the choir is a specific part of a big church or cathedral. It is the area near and behind the altar, often where the singers or clergy are seated.
The cathedral's choir is decorated with ancient carvings.
Architects studied the choir to restore the church.
In nature, a choir can mean a group of animals like birds or frogs making noise together. This use is less common but poetic in meaning.
A choir of birds sang in the morning.
We watched a choir of frogs near the pond.
In media, a choir is a group of singers performing on TV or radio. They often sing songs for entertainment or special events.
The choir sang live on the radio show.
The TV show featured a children's choir.
In music, choir can mean the different voice parts in a choral piece. Each part sings different notes to create harmony.
The choir has soprano, alto, tenor, and bass parts.
The composer wrote a new choir for the song.
