local chorus
- noun
- /ˈloʊkəl ˈkɔːrəs/
- The local chorus performed beautifully at the town hall.
Examples
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The local chorus rehearses every Thursday evening at the community center.
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Joining a local chorus is a great way to meet new people who love music.
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She performed a solo as part of the local chorus during the spring concert.
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Have you heard the local chorus sing during the festival?
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The local chorus practices every Thursday evening in the community center.
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During the summer festival, the local chorus filled the park with beautiful harmonies.
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She joined the local chorus to meet new friends and enjoy singing in the community.
Synonyms
A group of singers who perform together often at church
A group of people who sing together in a play or concert
How Exclusive
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'local' (belonging to a particular area) modifies 'chorus' (a group of singers), so a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer a community group of singers. This is a literal, non-idiomatic combination that follows common noun + modifier patterns cross-linguistically.
Etymology
Local chorus comes from the simple image of people in the same town singing together, because local means from nearby and a chorus is a group that sings. So it means 'a group of local people who sing together', and that picture of neighbours singing helps you remember the meaning.