choric

choric [kawr-ik, kohr-] ExamplesWord Origin adjective

1. of, relating to, or written for a chorus.

Origin of choric 1810–20; Late Latin choricus Greek chorikós, equivalent to chor(ós) chorus + -ikos -ic Examples from the Web for choric Historical Examples of choric

Westphal, R., his examination of the Choric Odes of Æschylus, 163.

The Quarterly Review, Volume 162, No. 324, April, 1886

Various

Its choric structure is masterly, its spirit is running fire.

Contemporary American Composers

Rupert Hughes

Harris has written some choric works for men and women also.

Contemporary American Composers

Rupert Hughes

The movement of the stars might be compared to that of a choric ballet.

Plotinos: Complete Works, v. 2

Plotinos (Plotinus)

So let’s join ranks and seal our bargain with a choric song.

Lysistrata

Aristophanes

British Dictionary definitions for choric choric adjective

1. of, like, for, or in the manner of a chorus, esp of singing, dancing, or the speaking of verse

Word Origin and History for choric adj.

1749, from Latin choricus, from Greek khorikos, from khoros (see chorus).