chorale

[ kuh-ral, -rahl, kaw-, koh-; kawr-uhl, kohr- ]

/ kəˈræl, -ˈrɑl, kɔ-, koʊ-; ˈkɔr əl, ˈkoʊr- /

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noun

a hymn, especially one with strong harmonization: a Bach chorale.

a group of singers specializing in singing church music; choir.

Origin of chorale

1835–45; <German Choral, short for Choralgesang, translation of Latin cantus chorālis choral singing; see choral

Words nearby chorale

chopsticks, chop stroke, chop suey, choragus, choral, chorale, chorale prelude, choral speaking, chord, chorda, chordal

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Example sentences from the Web for chorale

Of his compositions there remain four suites for orchestra, some small pieces for cembalo and some chorale arrangements.
Bach|Charles Francis Abdy Williams
Likewise the notation of a Chorale with a figured bass should not be omitted.
Musical Myths and Facts, Volume I (of 2)|Carl Engel
The work closes with a repetition of the chorale, set to the last verse of the hymn, sung without accompaniment.
The Standard Cantatas|George P. Upton
The text is taken from the Old Testament, together with part of a hymn or a chorale, and Bach called it a motet.
Bach|Charles Francis Abdy Williams

His ardent prayer to heaven is naturally expressed by a well-known Chorale, supported by most effective polyphonic harmony.
The Pianoforte Sonata|J.S. Shedlock

British Dictionary definitions for chorale

chorale

choral

/ (kɒˈrɑːl) /

noun

a slow stately hymn tune, esp of the Lutheran Church

mainly US a choir or chorus

Word Origin for chorale

C19: from German Choralgesang, translation of Latin cantus chorālis choral song

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单词	chorale
释义	chorale [ kuh-ral, -rahl, kaw-, koh-; kawr-uhl, kohr- ] / kəˈræl, -ˈrɑl, kɔ-, koʊ-; ˈkɔr əl, ˈkoʊr- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR chorale ON THESAURUS.COM noun a hymn, especially one with strong harmonization: a Bach chorale. a group of singers specializing in singing church music; choir. Origin of chorale 1835–45; <German Choral, short for Choralgesang, translation of Latin cantus chorālis choral singing; see choral Words nearby chorale chopsticks, chop stroke, chop suey, choragus, choral, chorale, chorale prelude, choral speaking, chord, chorda, chordal Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for chorale Of his compositions there remain four suites for orchestra, some small pieces for cembalo and some chorale arrangements. Bach\|Charles Francis Abdy Williams Likewise the notation of a Chorale with a figured bass should not be omitted. Musical Myths and Facts, Volume I (of 2)\|Carl Engel The work closes with a repetition of the chorale, set to the last verse of the hymn, sung without accompaniment. The Standard Cantatas\|George P. Upton The text is taken from the Old Testament, together with part of a hymn or a chorale, and Bach called it a motet. Bach\|Charles Francis Abdy Williams His ardent prayer to heaven is naturally expressed by a well-known Chorale, supported by most effective polyphonic harmony. The Pianoforte Sonata\|J.S. Shedlock British Dictionary definitions for chorale chorale choral / (kɒˈrɑːl) / noun a slow stately hymn tune, esp of the Lutheran Church mainly US a choir or chorus Word Origin for chorale C19: from German Choralgesang, translation of Latin cantus chorālis choral song Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to chorale hymn, verse, ensemble, choir, melody, music, theme, tune, chant, paean, ditty, psalm, oratorio, eulogy, shout, celebration, canticle, lullaby, number, strain
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chorale

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choral

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