| 释义 |
cho·ral
I. \ˈkōrəl, -ȯr- sometimes -är-\ adjective
Etymology: French or Medieval Latin; French choral, from Medieval Latin choralis, from Latin chorus + -alis -al — more at chorus
1.
a. : of or belonging to a choir or chorus : performed by a chorus or in chorus
b. : accompanied with song
< a choral dance >
2. : sung or intended for singing by a chorus
< a choral arrangement >
< choral counterpoint >
: containing a chorus
< Beethoven's choral symphony >
• cho·ral·ism \-rəˌlizəm\ noun -s
• cho·ral·ist \-rələ̇st\ noun -s
• cho·ral·ly \-rəlē, -li\ adverb
II.
variant of chorale |