Chorist

/ˈkɔːrɪst/ noun

Definition

A member of a choir, or historically, a choral singer in a church or cathedral.

Etymology

From Greek 'choros' (dance, choir) plus the agent suffix '-ist.' This English term dates to the 1500s and was commonly used for cathedral singers.

Kelly Says

In medieval cathedrals, chorists were often young boys who lived at the cathedral full-time, receiving education and training in exchange for singing services—basically the original choir school!

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