consort vs choir

consort and choir both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
consort	Yes	No	Yes	No
choir	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, consort and choir are synonyms defined as:

consort and choir: a family of similar musical instrument playing together

consort (noun)	choir (noun)
a family of similar musical instrument playing together	the area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave
the husband or wife of a reigning monarch	a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
	a family of similar musical instrument playing together

consort (verb)	choir (verb)
keep company	sing in a choir
keep company with; hang out with
go together