To show ultimate triumph, all you need is a chorus. It's probably because a chorus is made of multiple people, and it gives the feeling of multiple people sharing in triumph.

When you hear a chorus, combined with OrchestralBombing, it sometimes means that something epic is happening. Usually, in a minor [[{{Scales}} key]], the chorus is used to reinforce the atmosphere of a battle. But when it shifts to a major key it becomes this trope. It usually means that the hero has defeated the villain once and for all, the hero has obtained the ultimate MacGuffin, or something like that.

The {{Standard Snippet}}s for this trope are the Hallelujah chorus from the ''Messiah'' oratorio by Handel and "Ode to Joy" from [[Music/LudwigVanBeethoven Beethoven]]'s Symphony No. 9.

A SisterTrope to {{Fanfare}}.

Compare and contrast OminousLatinChanting and EtherealChoir. Can also be part of a TriumphantReprise.

'''Due to the nature of triumph in stories, may contain spoilers!'''
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[[folder:Anime and Manga]]
* Subverted in ''Anime/NeonGenesisEvangelion'', where ''both'' aforementioned {{Standard Snippet}}s are used for maximum SoundtrackDissonance.
* The composer Music/HiroyukiSawano has this as something of a CreatorThumbprint, along with the related tropes of OneWomanWail and OminousLatinChanting. ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamUnicorn'' and ''Manga/AttackOnTitan'' have lots of examples in their soundtracks, with the theme of the former, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si_IAMPOXlQ Unicorn]], being representative.
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[[folder:Films -- Animated]]
* There is some choir singing at the climax of ''WesternAnimation/TheLastUnicorn'', when the unicorns are freed.
* Frequently at the end of Franchise/DisneyAnimatedCanon films as the characters are heading off to enjoy their HappilyEverAfter, including:
** ''WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs''
** ''WesternAnimation/{{Pinocchio}}''
** ''WesternAnimation/{{Fantasia}}'', worth noting in that it's the only vocal music in the film, Franz Schubert's serene ''Ave Maria'', which plays immediately after the horror of ''Night On Bald Mountain''.
** ''WesternAnimation/{{Dumbo}}''
** ''WesternAnimation/{{Bambi}}''
** ''WesternAnimation/{{Cinderella}}''
** ''WesternAnimation/AliceInWonderland''
** ''WesternAnimation/PeterPan''
** ''WesternAnimation/SleepingBeauty''
** ''WesternAnimation/TheSwordInTheStone''
** ''WesternAnimation/{{Robin Hood|1973}}''
** ''WesternAnimation/{{The Little Mermaid|1989}}''
** ''WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast''
** ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}''
** ''WesternAnimation/TheLionKing1994''
** ''WesternAnimation/{{Pocahontas}}'': A notable subversion in this case, as its chorus track plays over what's perhaps the biggest case of a BittersweetEnding on this list.
** ''WesternAnimation/{{The Hunchback of Notre Dame|Disney}}''
** ''WesternAnimation/BrotherBear''
** ''WesternAnimation/{{Moana}}''
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[[folder:Films -- Live-Action]]
* The Russian Chorus in the film adaptation of ''Film/TheHuntForRedOctober''.
* The end of ''Film/ReturnOfTheJedi'' (''Star Wars'' episode VI) has a choral piece in the soundtrack when the fireworks are going off on Endor, celebrating the [[spoiler: destruction of the second Death Star and the defeat of TheEmpire]].
* Can be heard in the finale of ''Film/IndependenceDay'' as they watch the remains of the mothership falling from the sky.
* ''Film/TheLordOfTheRingsTheReturnOfTheKing'': The Choir Triumphant kicks in when the One Ring is destroyed in the lava of Mount Doom towards the end.
* ''Film/TheMatrixRevolutions''. Near the end of the movie, when the [[spoiler:Agent Smiths]] are being destroyed, the chorus starts singing triumphantly.
* The end of ''Film/LesMiserables2012'', although not as literal a victory, has this in spades nonetheless, showing the deceased members of the cast singing together on the barricade and waving flags.
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[[folder:Live-Action TV]]
* The ending of some post-revival ''Series/DoctorWho'' episodes do this, such as [[Recap/DoctorWhoS30E13JourneysEnd "Journey's End"]].
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[[folder:Video Games]]
* In ''VideoGame/DragonsDogma'' whenever you start gaining the upper hand against a major foe, the music changes to a very triumphant ensemble complete with strings, brass, and a bellowing chorus, almost like the game cheers you on. Upon defeating it, a short but bombastic victory theme roars out.
* In ''[[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim Skyrim]]'', you hear a male choir chanting something in Draconic each time you defeat a dragon or learn a thu'um.
* ''VideoGame/{{Catherine}}'' uses the Hallelujah chorus for when you clear a level.
* ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess'' added a choir to the iconic ItemGet theme.
* In ''VideoGame/SonicUnleashed'' and ''VideoGame/SonicColors'', the final phase of the FinalBoss theme in each game incorporate a triumphant-sounding chorus into an orchestral reprise of the main theme.
* In the ''VideoGame/{{Worms}}'' series, a Hallelujah chorus will ring out every time you throw the mighty HolyHandGrenade. Yes, [[Film/MontyPythonAndTheHolyGrail that Holy Hand Grenade.]]
* ''VideoGame/StarcraftII'': The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_1U7L_uDA4 main theme]] uses this a lot, particularly just before the horns section comes in.
* Beating a level in ''VideoGame/{{Peggle}}'' and activating Fever Mode is always accompanied by "Ode to Joy".
* The ''{{Franchise/Halo}}'' theme is generally used for awe-inspiring moments, but sometimes it is involved during victories, such as when the Chief blows up a Covenant assault carrier in ''VideoGame/{{Halo 2}}'', or when Kat explains her genius plan to Carter in ''VideoGame/HaloReach''.
* In ''VideoGame/ShadowOfTheColossus'', most colossus fights have two themes, a tense one at the start which changes to a triumphant fanfare when you do something to help you get to a weak spot, such as finding the right place to ColossusClimb.
* The 10th mission of ''VideoGame/BluePlanet: War in Heaven'', ''Aristria'' ends with the ''[[TheBattlestar Toutatis]]'' trashing the enemy destroyer ''Hood'' and the heroes having captured one of the villains' supply ships, delaying their attack on Earth by about a few months, giving the heroes enough time to launch a counterattack, all the while an uplifting and heroic chorus plays in the background. The title of the song is called Liberty Shield, by Immediate Music from the album "Themes For Orchestra & Choir". You can listen to it [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5YhXkV0S90&ab_channel=Zagoreni02A here]]
* Many of the finale tracks in the ''Franchise/MassEffect'' series make good use of choral backing, such as [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCk4RiKH9H0 The End Run]] (around 2:15) or [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNcNOMiSQ5I Stand Strong, Stand Together]] (around 0:48). The usual pattern is that the theme is first explored by horns and percussion, only for the chorus to join in when things turn decisively in Shepard's favor.
* Used in ''VideoGame/StarWarsTheOldRepublic'' against [[DiskOneFinalBoss The False Emperor Malgus]] once his health has been lowered to a tenth of his health. It also signifies that he's now able to be knocked back, where before he was immune to the knockback effects of some skills
* ''VideoGame/Splatoon2''[='s=] Octo Expansion plays an EtherealChoir at the end of the campaign as the heroes celebrate the destruction of the NILS Statue and the defeat of Commander Tartar.
* ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIV'' has a choir accompany the victory theme whenever a duty is successfully completed. This is also used in humorous scenes.
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* Lampshaded in an episode of ''WesternAnimation/TheEmperorsNewSchool'', when Kuzco, in the school cafeteria, comes up with an idea, and a ray of light shines on him as a chorus is heard.
--> '''Malina''': You know, they should really fix the hole in the ceiling.
--> '''Kuzco''': And can't the choir practice somewhere else?
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