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chorus, choral singing
Singing performed by a group of people together.
合唱部に入る。
Join the chorus club.
全員で合唱する。
Everyone sings together in chorus.
合唱コンクールに出場する。
Participate in a choral competition.
学校の合唱団で毎週練習している。
I practice every week in the school choir.
卒業式で生徒たちが心を込めて合唱した。
The students sang in chorus with all their hearts at the graduation ceremony.
合唱 means choral singing or singing together as a group. Functions as both noun and suru-verb.
WORD FORMATION:
合 (together) + 唱 (sing/chant)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 合唱する: to sing in chorus
- 合唱部: chorus club (school)
- 合唱団: choir (organization)
- 合唱コンクール: choral competition
TYPES:
- 混声合唱: mixed chorus
- 女声合唱: women's chorus
- 男声合唱: men's chorus
CULTURAL NOTE:
Choral singing is common in Japanese schools. Many schools hold 合唱コンクール (choral competitions) as annual events.
ANTONYM:
独唱 (solo singing)
Related Words
Antonym:
独唱 (solo)