chorale
chorale Lexical Profile
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• noun
A stately musical composition or hymn tune, originally of the German Protestant church, intended to be sung by a congregation or choir (often harmonized in four parts).
"The organist concluded the service with a polyphonic setting of a famous Bach chorale."
American A choir or organized singing group, especially one that performs sacred or classical choral music.
"The university chorale will tour three European capitals during the spring semester."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'chorale' (a noun meaning a hymn or a choir) with 'choral' (an adjective meaning relating to a choir) or 'coral' (marine invertebrates).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-19th century from German 'Choral', short for 'Choralgesang' (choral song), from Medieval Latin 'choralis', derived from Latin 'chorus' and Ancient Greek 'khoros' (choir).