chorale
Americannoun
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a hymn, especially one with strong harmonization.
a Bach chorale.
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a group of singers specializing in singing church music; choir.
noun
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a slow stately hymn tune, esp of the Lutheran Church
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a choir or chorus
Etymology
Origin of chorale
1835–45; < German Choral, short for Choralgesang, translation of Latin cantus chorālis choral singing; choral
Example Sentences
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The book is a democratic chorale, ringing with many voices.
Nonverbal sung chorales often shimmer or glower beneath spoken text.
Bendix was one of the 16 members of the symphony and the chorale who had lost their homes.
From Los Angeles Times
The chorale is an all-volunteer group of talented singers, directed by the dedicated Joseph Crnko, and deserved every minute of that standing ovation!
From Seattle Times
The following year, the chorale’s cover of Toto’s “Africa” went viral and has since been streamed more than 23 million times on its YouTube channel.
From Los Angeles Times
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