Word
choral
/ˈkɔɹəɫ/
Music
Definition
adj. relating to a group of people singing together. You use this to describe music written for a choir.
adj. relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus. Often used attributively before a noun.
Examples
“The school has a wonderful choral group.”
“The cathedral is famous for its choral tradition, hosting performances that draw crowds from across the country.”
“Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is celebrated for its innovative choral finale, which integrates vocal soloists and a full choir into the traditional symphonic structure.”
Examples
simple
“The school has a wonderful choral group.”
contextual
“The cathedral is famous for its choral tradition, hosting performances that draw crowds from across the country.”
complex
“Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is celebrated for its innovative choral finale, which integrates vocal soloists and a full choir into the traditional symphonic structure.”
Usage
Typically precedes the noun it modifies; often pairs with 'music', 'work', or 'arrangement'.
Real-World Examples
“Janet was a gifted pianist and choral singer.” “After a cycle of symphonies that seemed to work up to the choral epic of 2019’s fifth, the sixth feels like a new beginning.” Etymology
From Late Latin choralis, from Latin chorus.
See chorale. Hence, cognate with etymology 1.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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