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Definition of choral

choral

/ˈkɔːr.əl/
cho · ral
Adverb:chorally
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Plural:chorals
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• adjective

1

Relating to, composed for, or sung by a choir or chorus.

Example

"The university's music department hosted an evening of sacred choral works from the Renaissance."

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• noun

1

A variant spelling of chorale; a simple, stately hymn tune sung by a choir or congregation, especially in the Lutheran tradition.

Example

"The organist played a traditional German choral as the congregation took their seats."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'choral' (relating to a choir or chorus) with its homophone 'coral' (a marine organism or pinkish-orange color) or the similar-sounding 'chorale' (a stately hymn tune or a specific singing group).

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• Nearby Words

chopsaw
chopstick
chopsticks
choral
chorale
chorally
chord

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Medieval Latin choralis, derived from Latin chorus ('a dance in a ring, a singing group'), from Ancient Greek khoros.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Choral. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/choral
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