chorale

noun

cho·​rale kə-ˈral How to pronounce chorale (audio) -ˈräl How to pronounce chorale (audio)
1
: a hymn or psalm sung to a traditional or composed melody in church
also : a harmonization of a chorale melody
a Bach chorale
2

Examples of chorale in a Sentence

practiced a chorale to perform in church a chorale that is regarded as being among the best in the state
Recent Examples on the Web In fact, Combs actually made his Carnegie Hall debut as a sophomore when his high school chorale appeared on the legendary New York stage along with other student groups. Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024 The Bay Area brims with scores of chorales of every variety, from Cantare con Vivo to WomenSing, Schola Cantorum and more. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024 But to have the chorale perform a multimedia piece is new for them and a company their size. James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2024 The blend of voices and the unified commitment is one of the hallmarks of the chorale. Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chorale 

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Word History

Etymology

German Choral, short for Choralgesang choral song

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chorale was in 1841

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Cite this Entry

“Chorale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorale. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

chorale

noun
cho·​rale kə-ˈral How to pronounce chorale (audio) -ˈräl How to pronounce chorale (audio)
1
: a sacred song sung by the choir or congregation or both at a church service : hymn
2

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