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named The BBC Chorus in the history of the British Broadcasting Corporation. Today's BBC Symphony Chorus. Founded in 1928 as the BBC National Chorus, it changed
BBC_Chorus
British amateur chorus based in London
The BBC Symphony Chorus is a British amateur chorus based in London. It is the dedicated chorus for the BBC Symphony Orchestra, though it performs with
BBC_Symphony_Chorus
British professional chamber choir
Connolly, Judith Bingham and Harry Christophers. In 1924, the BBC engaged Stanford Robinson as Chorus Master. He formed a choir for a performance of Rutland
BBC_Singers
British public service broadcaster
the BBC Singers and BBC Symphony Chorus based in London, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in Glasgow, the BBC Philharmonic in Salford, the BBC Concert
BBC
No. 39 from George Frideric Handel's Messiah
Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus," Vol. 14, Issue 43". Etiquetteer. 29 November 2015. Retrieved 2017-03-09. "Sing Hallelujah!". BBC. 1970-01-01. Retrieved
Hallelujah_Chorus
English choral conductor, composer and writer (1900–1961)
the BBC; in 1934, was appointed BBC Chorus Master, taking responsibility for the BBC Chorus, the BBC's large amateur chorus, and the Wireless Chorus and
Leslie_Woodgate
English actor (1927–2000)
subject of oratorio and sang with Anthony Bowles' Actors' choir and the BBC Chorus. He also appeared as the Narrator in Peter and the Wolf, and Carl Davis
Kenneth_Waller
Welsh symphony orchestra founded in 1928
orchestra and a BBC Performing Group. In parallel, the chorus was renamed the BBC National Chorus of Wales. Both the orchestra and the chorus engage in outreach
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
BBC_National_Orchestra_of_Wales
Northern Irish operatic soprano (1930–2019)
member of the Ambrosian Chorus, where her fellow altos included Jean Allister, Pamela Bowden and Helen Watts, the BBC Chorus and the George Mitchell Singers
Heather_Harper
1907 choral composition by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Symphony Chorus for this recording, but that ensemble was not founded until the 1960s. The LSO's own discography confirms that the BBC Chorus sang on this
Toward_the_Unknown_Region
1824 mass by Beethoven
Varnsdorf. The mass is scored for a quartet of vocal soloists, a substantial chorus, and the full orchestra. Each element is used at times in virtuosic, textural
Missa_solemnis_(Beethoven)
Symphony composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Symphony is a work of just over an hour's length for soprano, baritone, chorus and large orchestra written by Ralph Vaughan Williams between 1903 and 1909
A_Sea_Symphony
The two choruses, BBC Symphony Chorus and BBC National Chorus of Wales, are volunteer choristers and are not paid a salary. The BBC Singers are the UK’s
BBC_Orchestras_and_Singers
Liverpool. BBC Radio Classics: Richard Baker, speaker; BBC Symphony Chorus; BBC Symphony Orchestra; Sir Charles Groves, conductor; BBC Invitation Concert
Morning_Heroes
Choir
with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus under Semyon Bychkov in November 2013, Berlioz's Grande Messe des Morts with the BBC Symphony Chorus and Orchestra
Crouch_End_Festival_Chorus
Chorus based in Birmingham, England
The CBSO Chorus is a chorus based in Birmingham, England. It was founded in 1973 as the CBSO Chorus. Simon Halsey has served as Chorus Director since
CBSO_Chorus
1936 cantata by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Dona nobis pacem. BBC Music MM340 (included with BBC Music Magazine, Vol. 20 no. 4, January 2012): BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Chorus, Ralph Vaughan Williams
Dona nobis pacem (Vaughan Williams)
Dona_nobis_pacem_(Vaughan_Williams)
Opera by Albert Roussel
(Ratan-Sen), Gérard Souzay (Alaouddin). London Symphony Orchestra and BBC Chorus, conducted by Jean Martinon (Gala) The Viking Opera Guide ed. Holden (Viking
Padmâvatî
and Codebreaker", with the BBC Concert Orchestra in 2017, released on Signum Records in October 2017. Hertfordshire Chorus regularly supply choirs to
Hertfordshire_Chorus
American composer (born 1970)
the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Singers, and BBC Chorus. In 2015, Whitacre wrote Deep Field for orchestra, chorus, and mobile app; the piece was inspired
Eric_Whitacre
Membership (Hon RAM) in 2012. Le nozze di Figaro (Barbarina), BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Chorus, Colin Davis (Philips 1970) Madrigali Libro VIII (ensemble)
Lillian_Watson_(soprano)
English conductor, chorus master, organist and pianist
artistic director for the Gloucester festival years, director of the BBC National Chorus of Wales, conductor of Gloucester Choral Society, and former conductor
Adrian_Partington
English mezzo-soprano (born 1933)
(BBC Legends, 1977) Mahler: Symphony No. 2 with the London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Chorus etc., Leopold Stokowski conducting (BBC Proms 1963); (BBC Legends)
Janet_Baker
No. 1: Honor Sheppard, Shirley Minty, Ronald Dowd, Roger Stalman, BBC Chorus, BBC Choral Society, BBCSO, Testament, 1966 (live recording) Bridge Cherry
Adrian_Boult_discography
Chorus based in Westerly, Rhode Island, US
The Chorus of Westerly is a 190-voice chorus based in Westerly, Rhode Island. It is one of the few choruses in the United States that has children singing
Chorus_of_Westerly
Welsh singer, TV presenter and actor (born 1970)
Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 November 2023."BBC Welsh Chorus Voices from the Holy Land". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 November
Aled_Jones
Independent self-governing symphony chorus based in London
The Philharmonia Chorus is an independent self-governing symphony chorus based in London, UK. Since its foundation in 1957 the Chorus has given over 900
Philharmonia_Chorus
Group of dancers who perform synchronized routines
A chorus line is a large group of dancers who together perform synchronized routines, usually in musical theatre. Sometimes, singing is also performed
Chorus_line
2004 French musical drama film
The Chorus (French: Les Choristes, pronounced [le kɔʁist], lit. 'The Choristers') is a 2004 German-French-Swiss musical drama film directed by Christophe
The_Chorus_(2004_film)
Choir based in Brighton, England
Symphony with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and the Edinburgh Festival Chorus under Charles Mackerras in 1995 The decade also saw the Chorus perform in France
Brighton_Festival_Chorus
Annual classical music concerts in London
Stop Oil protestors halted a First Night performance by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. In August 2025, a concert by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
BBC_Proms
elsewhere, including at the BBC Proms and abroad - for example in Venice. The Chorus is broadcast regularly on BBC Radio 3. The Chorus works with several orchestras
Leeds_Festival_Chorus
English journalist
to chorus line, 4 May 2006 David Willis' US passport, pictured on his Instagram account, @theoneandonlydavidwillis, 17 July 2019 "David Willis". BBC. 1
David_Willis_(journalist)
British conductor (1882–1977)
Greenfield (13 February 2004). "Mahler: Symphony No. 2, Woodland/ Baker/ BBC Chorus and Choral Soc/ LSO/ Stokowski". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 April 2007
Leopold_Stokowski
1925 opera by Alban Berg; Berg's first opera
halting as a men's chorus is heard in a faint vocalise of the rhapsody chords. Scene 5 (Introduction and rondo) This strange chorus, the curtain slowly
Wozzeck
Ode (poem) by Friedrich Schiller
streng geteilt,* Alle Menschen werden Brüder,* Wo dein sanfter Flügel weilt. Chorus Seid umschlungen Millionen! Diesen Kuß der ganzen Welt! Brüder – überm Sternenzelt
Ode_to_Joy
in jazz January 1 – Top of the Pops is broadcast for the first time, on BBC television in the U.K. January 3 – Footage of the Beatles performing a concert
1964_in_music
Honor presented at the Grammy Awards
Choral. The award goes to the Conductor, and to the Choral Director and/or Chorus Master where applicable and to the Choral Organization/Ensemble. Years reflect
Grammy Award for Best Choral Performance
Grammy_Award_for_Best_Choral_Performance
Rogers, Alastair Miles, and the BBC Chorus and Symphony Orchestra. It was released on DVD in 2006 by Warner Music. The BBC Radio 3 feature "Building a Library"
The Dream of Gerontius discography
The_Dream_of_Gerontius_discography
Unofficial anthem of the Scotland men's national football team
champions, but we have these great players and we have this belief." The chorus of the song - "but we’ve got John McGinn and Robbo out on the wing" - alludes
No_Scotland,_No_Party
Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus (also known as Sheffield Phil) is a large choir based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. The chorus consists of about 190
Sheffield_Philharmonic_Chorus
Northern Irish actor (born 1986)
from Northern Ireland. He is known for playing the title character in the BBC fantasy series Merlin (2008–2012), Leo Elster in Humans (2015–2018), and
Colin_Morgan
American elementary school chorus
The PS22 Chorus, directed by Gregg Breinberg, is a Webby Award-winning public elementary school chorus from PS 22 in Graniteville, Staten Island, New
PS22_Chorus
1996 single by Baddiel, Skinner and the Lightning Seeds
described as the de facto "anthem" of English football since 1996. Its chorus, with the refrain "It's coming home", has become a popular chant for fans
Three_Lions_(song)
Robert Burns poem set to traditional melody
Consequently, "For auld lang syne", as it appears in the first line of the chorus, might be loosely translated as "for the sake of old times". The phrase
Auld_Lang_Syne
of the London orchestras and of the Promenaders. Colin Davis and the BBC Chorus and Symphony Orchestra perform the music. 22 November – George Harrison
1967_in_British_music
American soprano
(Koanga), Leonora Lafayette (Palmyra), Stanford Robinson (Conductor), BBC Chorus & Orchestra Puccini Love Duets: Leonora Lafayette and Richard Lewis (Tenor)
Leonora_Lafayette
with the same soloists, the Croydon Philharmonic Society, the BBC Chorus, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Adrian Boult. It was later
Five_Tudor_Portraits
English actor, television presenter and author
4 soap opera Hollyoaks. His previous TV acting credits have included the BBC Three comedy series Coming of Age and the Boomerang children's sitcom My
Joe_Tracini
English coloratura soprano (1906–1996)
debut at the Wigmore Hall, which Landon Ronald sponsored, she joined the BBC Chorus. She had a successful career, singing with the leading British orchestras
Gwen_Catley
1824 symphony by Ludwig van Beethoven
symphony, commonly known as the Ode to Joy, features four vocal soloists and a chorus in the parallel key of D major. The text was adapted from the "An die Freude
Symphony_No._9_(Beethoven)
British choral group
names "the Ambrosian Light Opera Chorus", "the Ambrosian Chorus", the "Ambrosian Choir" or "London Symphony Orchestra Chorus". In 1956 a six-singer group
Ambrosian_Singers
generation of Mahlerites (not least for the unforgettable sound of the boys choruses—like a parliament of street urchins straight out of Fagin's kitchen) since
Mahler Symphony No. 8 discography
Mahler_Symphony_No._8_discography
Guyanese singer and percussionist (1925–2017)
Promenade Concert with soprano Margaret Gale and the BBC Chorus. In 1990 he appeared with the BBC Big Band at Fairfield Halls, Croydon. The following year
Frank_Holder_(musician)
American singer (1958–2009)
Jackson chorus". The Independent. Archived from the original on May 14, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2019. "Brit Awards: Brits behaving badly". BBC News. March
Michael_Jackson
British children's television network
children's television channel owned and operated by the BBC. It is also the brand used for all BBC content targeted for children aged six years and under
CBeebies
2006 studio album by Tunng
Comments of the Inner Chorus | OMM | The Observer BBC - collective - tunng 'comments of the inner chorus' Official Tunng discography page containing information
Comments_of_the_Inner_Chorus
American tennis player (born 1981)
McManus, Jane (July 13, 2015). "With Drake's Help, John McEnroe Joins Chorus Of Praise For Serena Williams". espnW. Archived from the original on November
Serena_Williams
British operatic contralto (1925–2002)
Mozart: Requiem (with Elsie Morison, Alexander Young, Marian Nowakowski, BBC Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, under Beecham) Purcell: Dido and Aeneas
Monica_Sinclair
(tenor) and Otto Edelmann (bass). The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus of the Vienna State Opera are conducted by Volkmar Andreae. The existence
Kathleen_Ferrier_discography
1937 cantata by Carl Orff
atque imaginibus magicis ("Songs of Beuern: Secular songs for singers and choruses to be sung together with instruments and magical images"). It was first
Carmina_Burana_(Orff)
Community choir and registered charity in Brighton and Hove, England
Gay Men's Chorus (BGMC) is a community men's chorus and registered charity based in Brighton and Hove, England. Founded in 2005, the chorus is part of
Brighton_Gay_Men's_Chorus
1900 choral work by Edward Elgar
of the composer. In 1997 it received its Turkish premiere by the BBC Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, under the baton of Leonard Slatkin. In the first decades
The_Dream_of_Gerontius
2015 British TV series or programme
National Gallery, with no voiceover, underscore or sound effects. Dawn Chorus: The Sounds of Spring is an hour-long composite recording of birdsong at
BBC_Four_Goes_Slow
European association football tournament
Wembley, the chorus was played twice. In the 2018 and 2019 finals, held in Kyiv and Madrid respectively, the instrumental version of the chorus was played
UEFA_Champions_League
2002 single by Faith Evans
guitar strumming, plenty beats per minute and a ridiculously repetitive chorus. Allmusic ranked the song among their favorite tracks on Faithfully alongside
Burnin'_Up_(Faith_Evans_song)
under conductor Steuart Wilson; Beethoven's Missa Solemnis with the BBC Chorus and BBC Symphony Orchestra under Sir Adrian Boult; programmes of Purcell with
Harry_Stubbs_(musician)
voice of the human voice". Figure humaine was premiered in English by the BBC Chorus under their director Leslie Woodgate on Palm Sunday, 25 March 1945, then
Figure_humaine
English actor (1946–2002)
eponymous private investigator in the ITV series Boon and Harry Slater in BBC's EastEnders. He was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor
Michael_Elphick
Cantata by the English composer William Walton
Hall on 25 November 1931. Adrian Boult conducted the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the National Chorus, with the baritone soloist Stuart Robertson. Between
Belshazzar's_Feast_(Walton)
Pelléas et Mélisande Delibes Le roi s'amuse – RPO Delius Appalachia – BBC Chorus/LPO Brigg Fair – RPO Dance Rhapsody No. 2 – RPO Fennimore and Gerda Intermezzo
Thomas Beecham selected discography
Thomas_Beecham_selected_discography
London based choir
of public concerts. The LPC was formed in 1946 with Frederic Jackson as chorus master, for the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO). On 15 May 1947, the
London_Philharmonic_Choir
English choirmaster (born 1975)
Battle: "The BBC haven't shot it in the back of the head"". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 March 2019. "Gareth Malone's Great British Home Chorus announced".
Gareth_Malone
Welsh composer (born 1975)
Wonders of the Celtic Deep (Orchestra & Chorus, 2021. Duration: 240 minutes). Orchestral score for the four-part BBC Wales/ OneTribe TV series. Piano Concerto
Paul_Mealor
Series of TV adaptations of Shakespeare's plays
The BBC Television Shakespeare is a series of British television adaptations of the plays of William Shakespeare, created by Cedric Messina and broadcast
BBC_Television_Shakespeare
English musician and songwriter (born 1942)
of Guys and Dolls, A Chorus Line, and Grease; Sounes 2010, p. 348: MPL's ownership of Annie. "McCartney tops media rich list". BBC News. 30 October 2003
Paul_McCartney
Men's association football team
2021. "1990 FIFA World Cup Italy – Germany hit winning note as Italian chorus fades". FIFA. Archived from the original on 23 June 2007. Retrieved 1 February
Germany national football team
Germany_national_football_team
English conductor (1895–1967)
of the London orchestras and of the Promenaders. Colin Davis and the BBC Chorus and Symphony Orchestra performed the music. Since 1968, the year after
Malcolm_Sargent
British soprano
2, with Janet Baker, BBC Chorus and Choral Society and the London Symphony Orchestra under Leopold Stokowski, live recording, BBC Proms, 1963 Mendelssohn:
Rae_Woodland
of the London orchestras and of the Promenaders. Colin Davis and the BBC Chorus and Symphony Orchestra perform the music. November 22 Oricon is founded
1967_in_music
American television director (1940–2026)
"Homo for the Holidays" (2000), "Lows in the Mid-Eighties" (2001), "A Chorus Lie" (2002), "24" (2003), and "It's a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World" (2005).
James_Burrows
German composer and conductor (1912–2004)
the Carl Rosa Opera Company. From 1961 he became Director of the BBC Chorus (later BBC Singers), conducting them in works such as Holst's The Cloud Messenger
Peter_Gellhorn
Austrian musician (1902–1974)
and Shirley Carter (later known as Shirley Verrett), mezzo-soprano. The BBC Chorus, under the chorusmaster Leslie Woodgate also performed. This series of
Josef_Krips
German footballer (born 1989)
Bayern Munich. 27 June 2010. Retrieved 30 June 2010. "Rooney joins in chorus of praise for Müller". Bayern Munich. 16 June 2010. Retrieved 30 June 2010
Thomas_Müller
19th-century opera by Frederick Delius and Charles Francis Keary
with Oda Slobodskaya as Palmyra. In 1958 Stanford Robinson directed the BBC Chorus & Orchestra with Lawrence Winters (Koanga) and Leonora Lafayette (Palmyra)
Koanga
1981 compilation album by Joy Division
first chorus. Like all surviving Joy Division recordings of "Ceremony", Curtis's vocals are barely audible; in this instance, however, the final chorus is
Still_(Joy_Division_album)
English patriotic song composed by music by Edward Elgar with lyrics by A. C. Benson
Freedom gained, by Truth maintained, Thine Empire shall be strong. Chorus: Land of Hope and Glory, Mother of the Free, How
Land_of_Hope_and_Glory
President of the United States from 1993 to 2001
an active student leader, avid reader, and musician. Clinton was in the chorus and played the tenor saxophone, winning first chair in the state band's
Bill_Clinton
British actress and film producer (born 2004)
portraying the role of Young Alice. In 2014, she had a starring role in the BBC America paranormal drama-thriller series Intruders as Madison O'Donnell.
Millie_Bobby_Brown
American actress and singer (born 1979)
that announces itself, just like the full-throated power of a Neil Diamond chorus — an impossibly tender and ferocious piece that feels evidently alive."
Kate_Hudson
1783 musical mass by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
first time as part of The Proms series, by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and BBC Symphony Chorus, with Ilan Volkov conducting and featuring Louise
Great_Mass_in_C_minor,_K._427
Musical composition by Frederick Delius
Completed in 1903–04 and first performed in 1906, it is a setting for baritone, chorus and orchestra of words by Walt Whitman. Sea Drift takes its name from a
Sea_Drift_(Delius)
Association football club in Spain
became known as the Yé-yé. The name "Yé-yé" came from the "Yeah, yeah, yeah" chorus in The Beatles' song "She Loves You" after four members of the team posed
Real_Madrid_CF
1995 album by Michael Jackson
chorus, choir/chorus Kimberly Johnson – children's chorus, choir/chorus Louis Johnson – bass Marcus Johnson – staff Brian Jones – children's chorus,
HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I
HIStory:_Past,_Present_and_Future,_Book_I
1781 opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
various numbers and the secco and stromentato recitatives. The style of the choruses, marches, and ballets is very French, and the shipwreck scene towards the
Idomeneo
Cohort born from 1997 to 2012
(July 10, 2025). "'They scream the choruses': How Japanese anime songs became Gen Z's latest musical obsession". BBC Culture. Retrieved April 15, 2026
Generation_Z
Pop Chorus members featured in the BBC Proms Sound of Music Medley, broadcast on BBC1 on 11 September 2015. On 6 November 2016 Solihull Pop Chorus recorded
Solihull_Pop_Chorus
English musician, songwriter and activist (1940–1980)
hasn't." During the recording of "Baby, You're a Rich Man", he sang altered choruses of "Baby, you're a rich fag Jew". During his marriage to Cynthia, Lennon's
John_Lennon
American actress and model (1926–1962)
was the low-budget musical Ladies of the Chorus (1948), in which she had her first starring role as a chorus girl courted by a wealthy man. She also screen-tested
Marilyn_Monroe
British musician (born 1976)
Beatles, The Zombies and Booker T. These Were the Earlies (2005) The Enemy Chorus (2007) KC Rules OK (2005) Who Needs Actions When You Got Words (2006) Tomorrows
Christian_Madden
BBC CHORUS
BBC CHORUS
Girl/Female
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God has judged, or God is judge. The Old Testament Daniel was a 6th century BC prophet who...
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Strong; carried; brave. Amos was an 8th century B.C. Old Testament prophet.
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Hindu, Indian
Ruler; Caste of Bc
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Irish, Jamaican, Latin, Swedish
Most Bbb Name; Coolest Name Ever; Pet Form of Mary; The Perfect One; Bitterness; Sorrow; Star of the Sea; Beloved
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Strong; carried; brave. Amos was an 8th century B.C. Old Testament prophet.
Girl/Female
Hebrew American
God has judged, or God is judge. The Old Testament Daniel was a 6th century BC prophet who...
Girl/Female
Greek
Welcome. Famous bearer: Aspasia was a 5th century BC mistress of the Athenian statesman...
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Scottish
Bank.
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Hebrew
God has judged, or God is judge. The Old Testament Daniel was a 6th century BC prophet who...
Surname or Lastname
English
English : according to Reaney and Wilson, this is from a Middle English personal name derived from an unattested Old English one, Tæbba. The surname is found mainly in Cornwall, so it could in fact be from a Cornish personal name.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place in Norfolk named Beccles, from Old English bec(e), bæce ‘stream’ + lǣs ‘meadow’.
Boy/Male
Hebrew
Help. 5th century BC Jewish priest and scholar Ezra wrote three biblical books and began...
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Male Deer
Surname or Lastname
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English : unexplained.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : variant spelling of Schum.Chinese : (Pinyin Cen) this surname was derived from an area so named during the Zhou dynasty (1122–221 bc).
Female
English
Latin form of Greek Kleopatra, CLEOPATRA means "glory of the father." Cleopatra VII reigned as Queen of Egypt from 51-30 B.C. She was born in 69 B.C. in Alexandria, Egypt and is believed to have been black African.Â
Boy/Male
Latin
General from the 3rd century B.C. who crossed the Alps with 30,000 men and 38 elephants during...
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Caste of Bc; Royalty; Great Person; Rural; Dominate Caste in South India
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Irish
Small.
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God has judged, or God is judge. The Old Testament Daniel was a 6th century BC prophet who...
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Indian, Telugu
Caste of Bc; Diamond; Great Parson
BBC CHORUS
BBC CHORUS
Girl/Female
British, English
Beaver-stream
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
The White Lotus
Biblical
preparing; revenging; confirming
Girl/Female
Biblical
Cistern, grasshopper.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Innovation
Girl/Female
Celtic
Strong.
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Hindu
Female mountain goat
Female
Yiddish
(×‘Ö¼Ö°×¨Ö·×™×™× Ö¸×) Yiddish name BRINA means "brown."
Boy/Male
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From the Rough Enclosure
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Egyptian
, the mother of Fai-hor-ou-oer.
BBC CHORUS
BBC CHORUS
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a.
At right angles to a given line or surface; as, the line ad is perpendicular to the line bc.
n.
The space in a theater between the stage and the audience; -- originally appropriated by the Greeks to the chorus and its evolutions, afterward by the Romans to persons of distinction, and by the moderns to a band of instrumental musicians.
n.
In the Greek tragedy, a song of the chorus, continued without the interruption of dialogue or anapaestics.
n.
An instrument for the accurate measurement of small differences of height; esp. of the differences in the height of the upper surfaces of two columns of mercury or other fluid, or of the same column at different times. It consists of a telescopic leveling apparatus (d), which slides up or down a perpendicular metallic standard very finely graduated (bb). The telescope is raised or depressed in order to sight the objects or surfaces, and the differences in vertical height are thus shown on the graduated standard.
n.
The burden or chorus of a song.
imp. & p. p.
of Chorus
n.
In Greek choruses and dances, the movement of the chorus while turning from the right to the left of the orchestra; hence, the strain, or part of the choral ode, sung during this movement. Also sometimes used of a stanza of modern verse. See the Note under Antistrophe.
v. i.
To sing in chorus; to exclaim simultaneously.
n.
The burden of a song; the chorus; the refrain.
n.
A broad, flatbottomed ferryboat, usually worked by a rope.
pl.
of Chorus
n.
The simultaneous of a company in any noisy demonstration; as, a Chorus of shouts and catcalls.
n.
A period of four years, by which the ancient Greeks reckoned time, being the interval from one celebration of the Olympic games to another, beginning with the victory of Cor/bus in the foot race, which took place in the year 776 b.c.; as, the era of the olympiads.
n.
A vat or cistern. See 1st Back.
n.
A ferryboat. See Bac, 1.
n.
A company of persons supposed to behold what passed in the acts of a tragedy, and to sing the sentiments which the events suggested in couplets or verses between the acts; also, that which was thus sung by the chorus.
v. i.
To utter sounds with musical inflections or melodious modulations of voice, as fancy may dictate, or according to the notes of a song or tune, or of a given part (as alto, tenor, etc.) in a chorus or concerted piece.
n.
A half chorus; a passage to be sung by a selected portion of the voices, as the female voices only, in contrast with the full choir.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Chorus