choral

adjective

cho·​ral ˈkȯr-əl 

1

: of or relating to a chorus or choir

a choral group

2

: sung or designed for singing by a choir

a choral arrangement

chorally

ˈkȯr-ə-lē 

adverb

Examples of choral in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On the other side of the scale, the all-out live music experience featuring Sacramento orchestral and choral performers runs twice every Saturday evening until the end of the residency. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The soundtrack is filled with layered mixing punctuated by the occasional burst of operatic or choral music (the score is credited to ten people, including Reygadas). — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026

Beautiful Wait Chapel is worth a visit any time of year, but December’s Moravian Lovefeast, with sweet buns and choral music, is the largest event of its kind in the country. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026

In 2014, the choir was the sole ensemble from the United States invited to perform at Podium 2014, a premier choral conference and festival in Halifax, Nova Scotia. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French or Medieval Latin; French choral, from Medieval Latin choralis, from Latin chorus

First Known Use

circa 1531, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for choral

• aural
• chloral
• coral
• floral
• forel
• lauryl
• loral
• moral
• quarrel
• sorel
• sorrel
• toral

Kids Definition

choral

adjective

cho·​ral ˈkōr-əl 

ˈkȯr-

1

: of or relating to a chorus or choir

a choral group

2

: sung or recited by a chorus or choir

a choral arrangement

chorally

-ə-lē 

adverb