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Choir

Choir - 1 Choir - 2
This term has two meanings. 
1. A body of singers, used to lead worship and 
2. A separate chamber at the east end of a church, housing the altar or Communion table, and sometimes seats for a choir (1). The choir (2) is usually narrower and lower than the main body (nave) of the church, and may be referred to as the chancel.

Related Words ChancelEast end (liturgical) (and north, south and west)Nave

  
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