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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
WEAK
mellifluous melodic melodious poetic songful songlike tuneful
ADJECTIVE
lyrical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
emotional expressive lilting melodic operatic passionate rhapsodic rhythmic soulful
WEAK
agreeable blending chiming dulcet euphonious harmonious melodious orchestral pleasing poetic songful songlike sweet-sounding symphonic symphonious tuneful
ADJECTIVE
musical
Synonyms
STRONGEST
melodic operatic rhythmic symphonic vocal
STRONG
blending consonant melodious pleasing sweet
WEAK
agreeable chiming dulcet euphonious harmonious lilting mellow orchestral silvery songful sweet-sounding symphonious tuned tuneful
Antonyms
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discordant
WEAK
cacophonous dissonant inharmonious unmusical
ADJECTIVE
sonant
Synonyms
STRONG
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
Synonyms
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articulate operatic verbal
STRONG
lyric oral singing sonant sung vowel
WEAK
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
STRONGEST
chant ditty oratorio paean psalm
STRONG
aria canticle carol chorale descant evensong hallelujah hosanna laud lay lied ode shout
WEAK
alleluia littany song of praise worship song

Example Sentences

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The musician's death on Sunday came after a short illness, the choral group posted on their Facebook page.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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

This use of video—along with a murmuring choral background—makes Ana’s dream sequences, in which she tries to become part of the landscape, the most effective parts of the show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

The libretto is mostly in vernacular English, except for choral interjections of the Buddhist “Diamond Sutra,” sung in Chinese.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025

There were also choral competitions, with a festival atmosphere and plenty of group choreography - ancient versions, if you like, of the present-day carnivals in Rio de Janeiro, Trinidad and Notting Hill.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

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