Meaning
choir singer, backing vocalist
- a member of a choir or choral ensemble
- a backing singer supporting a lead vocalist in popular music
In a sentence
I coristi hanno provato i canti per tutta la serata.
The choir singers rehearsed the songs all evening.
Chi è quella brava corista che canta con la band?
Who is that talented backing singer performing with the band?
Il direttore d'orchestra ha ringraziato tutti i coristi.
The conductor thanked all the choir members.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| corista | singular |
| coristi | plural |
Usage notes
- Two-gender noun ending in -a: 'il/la corista'; plural is 'i coristi' (masculine) and 'le coriste' (feminine).