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CHOIR [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Architecture
- Religion (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- choir
1, record 1, English, choir
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of a ... church in front of the altar, lined on both sides with benches, and used by the choir and clergy. 2, record 1, English, - choir
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Architecture
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chœur
1, record 1, French, ch%26oelig%3Bur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de l'église où se déroulent les cérémonies autour de l'autel et où se tiennent le clergé et les chantres qui participent à la célébration liturgique. 2, record 1, French, - ch%26oelig%3Bur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura
- Religión (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- coro
1, record 1, Spanish, coro
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lugar de las iglesias donde está el órgano y hay una serie de asientos donde se colocan los cantores. 2, record 1, Spanish, - coro
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-09-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- String Instruments
- Keyboard Instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The group of strings, one per note on the keyboard, which are provided for a stop. 2, record 2, English, - choir
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each row of jacks controls a complete set of strings (sometimes called choir), with one string for each note. 3, record 2, English, - choir
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à cordes
- Instruments de musique à clavier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- jeu
1, record 2, French, jeu
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'ensemble des cordes, pincées par un rang de sautereaux passant par le même registre [...] 1, record 2, French, - jeu
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1990-10-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Singing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chant
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chorale
1, record 3, French, chorale
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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