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“Choir” or “Quire”

choir / quire are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

choir k·w·AY·er

  • nouna chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony.
  • nouna family of similar musical instrument playing together.
  • nounthe area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave.
  • verbsing in a choir.

quire k·w·AY·r

  • nouna quantity of paper; 24 or 25 sheets.
Usage

Examples in context

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“choir”

  • …Magyar Studió Zenekar and session choir Cinema Studió Kórus.
  • Bert also joins the school choir because Gabriella does.
  • Choir
  • …for services to Portadown Ladies' Choir and to Girl Guiding in…
  • …one grandfather being a church choir leader and the other a…
  • The choir is now directed by Dr.…
  • …would sing together in the choir of the Life Board Baptist…
  • Choir director Russ Christensen was named…
  • …Jorge Chamine with the Valencia Choir and the Orquesta da Camara…
  • …many colleges, large ensembles (full choir, concert/marching/jazz band, and/or symphony orchestra)…

“quire”

  • Nave and quire from the early 16th century,…
  • …Paul Stuewe in Quill & Quire, Margrett J. McFadden in Voice…

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