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Definitions

choral

[kawr-uhl, kohr-, kuh-ral, kaw-, koh-, kawr-uhl, kohr-] / ˈkɔr əl, ˈkoʊr-, kəˈræl, kɔ-, koʊ-, ˈkɔr əl, ˈkoʊr- /
ADJECTIVE
lyric
Synonyms
STRONG
coloratura
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mellifluous melodic melodious poetic songful songlike tuneful
ADJECTIVE
lyrical
Synonyms
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emotional expressive lilting melodic operatic passionate rhapsodic rhythmic soulful
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agreeable blending chiming dulcet euphonious harmonious melodious orchestral pleasing poetic songful songlike sweet-sounding symphonic symphonious tuneful
ADJECTIVE
musical
Synonyms
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melodic operatic rhythmic symphonic vocal
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blending consonant melodious pleasing sweet
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agreeable chiming dulcet euphonious harmonious lilting mellow orchestral silvery songful sweet-sounding symphonious tuned tuneful
Antonyms
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discordant
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cacophonous dissonant inharmonious unmusical
ADJECTIVE
sonant
Synonyms
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lyric oral singing sung voiced vowel
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articulate articulated expressed intonated modulated operatic phonetic phonic pronounced put into words said spoken uttered verbal viva voce vocalic vocalized
ADJECTIVE
vocal
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articulate operatic verbal
STRONG
lyric oral singing sonant sung vowel
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articulated expressed intonated modulated phonetic phonic pronounced put into words said uttered viva voce vocalic vocalized voiced
Antonyms
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introverted modest quiet shy written
ADVERB
a cappella
Synonyms
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without accompaniment
NOUN
hymn
Synonyms
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chant ditty oratorio paean psalm
STRONG
aria canticle carol chorale descant evensong hallelujah hosanna laud lay lied ode shout
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alleluia littany song of praise worship song

Example Sentences

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Dedicated to the victims of the Kosovo War, the 82-year-old's choral work from 2000 reflects on the devastation of conflict while expressing hope for peace.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Born in Stuttgart in 1933, Mr. Rilling studied organ and composition before establishing himself as a choral director of authority and musicality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Pamela Hopkins asked when she stepped out of a Sunday evening choral service at St. Philip’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

The singer added Christmas was her favourite time of the year, growing up with choral singing in Neath.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

The purpose of this music is to create a sense of glorious beauty and ethereal godliness, to show off how rich the blending of choral voices could be.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall