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Choir
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 Chancel; East end (liturgical) (and north, south and west); Nave
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