choruslike

Choruslike is an adjective used to describe something that resembles a chorus in form, texture, or effect. The word derives from chorus, from Latin chorus and Greek khoros, referring to a group of singers or voices. In music, a passage described as choruslike may feature multiple vocal lines sung in close harmony, a prominent refrain, or an antiphonal texture where groups echo each other. The term is frequently applied to choral works, vocal arrangements, or sections of instrumental works designed to evoke the collective sound of a choir. It can also describe the use of unison or parallel motion among several voices, creating a thick, blended timbre associated with a chorus.

In audio production, choruslike describes a sonic effect or mix that mimics the perception of several voices singing together, often achieved through modulated delays and slight detuning of duplicate signals. In criticism of literature and theater, choruslike can describe a grouping of characters or a narrator voice representing a chorus that comments on the action or provides communal perspective, a device with roots in ancient drama.

The term is generally used descriptively rather than as a strict technical category, and it is often contrasted with solo, monophonic, or non-repeating sections. Related concepts include chorus, refrain, polyphony, antiphony, and choral texture.