Chorale

usgb/kəˈræl,kəˈrɑːl/
noun

A hymn sung by a choir in a Christian church service.

The choir performed a beautiful chorale during the Sunday service.
Visual representation of "chorale" - A hymn sung by a choir in a Christian church service

Often appears as...

  • sing a chorale
  • perform a chorale

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Religious

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Religious Origin

Originally, 'chorale' referred to hymns in the Lutheran church, but now it's broader.

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The organist played an old chorale melody during the service.
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Melodic Harmony

'Chorale' implies a harmonious blend of voices, crucial in a religious context.

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Each voice in the chorale contributed to the harmony.
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Solemn Tone

A chorale typically has a solemn and formal tone, often part of liturgies.

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The chorale gave a sense of solemnity to the event.
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