Choirs

/ˈkwaɪərz/ noun

Definition

Groups of singers who perform together, usually in organized harmony, often performing in churches, schools, or concert halls.

Etymology

From Old French 'quer' or 'quere,' derived from Latin 'chorus.' The word originally referred to a group of dancers or singers in ancient Greek theater.

Kelly Says

A choir's power comes from something called 'sympathetic vibration'—when voices sing in harmony, they actually vibrate at frequencies that physically reinforce each other, making the sound richer than individual voices could achieve.

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