Choristic

/kəˈrɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a choir or choristers; having the nature of choral singing.

Etymology

From 'chorist' with the adjective suffix '-ic,' following Greek-derived patterns. This rare adjective appears occasionally in musical or religious texts.

Kelly Says

The word 'choristic' is so rare that you'll almost never hear it in modern English—'choral' completely won out, showing how some adjectives just get replaced by shorter, snappier alternatives!

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