choir loft


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choir loft

n.
A gallery for a group of church singers.
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choir loft

n
(Architecture) a gallery in a cathedral, abbey, or church used by the choir
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choir′ loft`


n.
a gallery in a church used by the choir.
[1925–30]
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Noun1.choir loft - a gallery in a church occupied by the choirchoir loft - a gallery in a church occupied by the choir
gallery - narrow recessed balcony area along an upper floor on the interior of a building; usually marked by a colonnade
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