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Proof that forty people can agree on pitch but never on parking.

means An organized group of singers who perform together, typically blending multiple vocal parts into harmony.

from From Old French 'quer/cuer,' from Latin 'chorus,' from Greek 'khoros' — a dancing and singing troupe, originally the group that performed in ancient Greek drama and religious festivals. The English spelling 'choir' was reshaped in the 1600s to look more like its Latin ancestor, even though it's pronounced like the older French-derived 'quire.' So the word has always meant coordinated group performance — the parking lot chaos is a later, unofficial addition.

origin
Latin chorus, a dance performed singing
seating
sopranos and basses placed furthest apart on purpose
science
singing together literally syncs heartbeats among members
rule
altos rarely get the melody, ever
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