chorale

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as in choir
an organized group of singers a chorale that is regarded as being among the best in the state

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Recent Examples of chorale Three years later, the follow-up, Caroline 2, expands outward in every direction, pairing scraggy, strummed chorales with heart-on-sleeve mantras and distorted furore. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025 The 70-voice chorale will be accompanied by an organist and a chamber orchestra. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025 Bendix was one of the 16 members of the symphony and the chorale who had lost their homes. Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025 The more complex toccatas and fugues had the highest entropy, while simpler chorales had the lowest. Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for chorale
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Noun
  • My father began singing a hymn, drowning my voice out.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
  • History and messages were shared through field hymns and songs.
    Taylor Cassidy, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In the afternoon, the village will have pictures with Santa, a high school choir performance, costumed characters, and photo opportunities.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Some of my favorite memories of Agnes are of the two of us singing in the school choir.
    Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Quarterback Mahomes was seen standing mostly still, swaying a bit with his hands behind his back during the anthem.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Dressed to the nines, Courtnie and Josh tied the knot in heartwarming fashion, and then proceeded to the reception, where the wedding party was introduced to the sounds of the the anthem for the Chicago Bulls.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Afterward, Connery went on to land his first-ever job, a chorus spot in South Pacific.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Amidst widespread concern over the country’s falling birth rate, a growing chorus of conservative voices is telling American women to step back from work outside the home and focus on motherhood.
    Stephanie Psaki, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Tutivillus, who totted up all the mistakes clergymen made when singing hymns or reciting psalms.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The basilica was temporarily shut down on Monday, Oct. 13, and prayers and psalms were said as holy water was showered on the altar, according to the outlet.
    Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Chorale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chorale. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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