ˈkwaɪə n. 1 a
regular group of singers,
esp.
taking part in
church services. 2
the part of a
cathedral or
large church
between the
altar and the nave, used by the choir and
clergy. 3 a
company of singers, birds, angels etc. (a
heavenly choir). 4 Mus. a group of instruments of
one family playing
together. øchoir
organ the softest of
three parts
making up a large organ having
its row of keys the lowest of the three. choir-stall =
STALL(1) n. 3a. [ME f. OF quer f. L
chorus: see CHORUS]