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| antistrophe |
in ancient Greek poetry or theater, the return movement made by the chorus in response to the previous strophe. (Cf. strophe.) [1/2 definitions] |
| burden2 |
the repeated chorus of a song; refrain. [1/2 definitions] |
| cantata |
a musical composition for chorus, soloists, and instruments, based on a sacred text, poem, or play, and similar to but shorter than an oratorio. |
| choral |
having to do with a chorus or choir. [2/3 definitions] |
| chorale |
a choir or chorus. [1/2 definitions] |
| choric |
of, concerning, or in the manner of a chorus, esp. that of an ancient Greek play. |
| chorus |
to sing or say in chorus. [1/6 definitions] |
| chorus girl |
a young woman who dances and sometimes sings in the chorus of a musical comedy, variety show, or the like. |
| doo-wop |
a singing style most popular in the 1950s, characterized by a lead singer performing with a chorus singing nonsense syllables, either with or without instrumental accompaniment. |
| ode |
in classical poetry, a composition to be sung by a chorus. [1/2 definitions] |
| showgirl |
a chorus girl or similar entertainer, often elaborately costumed, who appears in a nightclub act or similar performance for primarily decorative purposes. |
| strophe |
the movement from right to left of the chorus in classical Greek drama, or the part of the choral ode sung during this movement. (Cf. antistrophe.) [1/2 definitions] |
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