The art or practice of organizing and singing in a choir or chorus.
From chorist (one who sings in a choir, Greek khoros 'chorus') + -ry suffix forming abstract nouns. Related to 'ministry' and 'registry' in structure.
This word is almost never used in modern English, but it survives in church and academic contexts as a way to describe the skill of directing or participating in group singing.
Choristry as an institutional practice and profession centered historically on male singers in European cathedral and church contexts. Professional choral singing was a gendered male domain.
Use 'choristry' to describe the art and practice of choral singing for all participants regardless of gender.
["choral music","choral singing","choral practice"]
Women's contributions to choristry were historically minimized or confined to amateur and private contexts, despite their central role in folk and community singing traditions.
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