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单词 chorale
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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
: chorus, choir

Synonyms

  • anthem
  • canticle
  • carol
  • hymn
  • psalm
  • spiritual
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Example Sentences

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 The chorale was founded by Frances White Hughes, a music teacher at Anacostia, Roosevelt and Ballou high schools. John Kelly, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2022 My dad had a beautiful tenor voice and decided to try out for a trio, but mistakenly arrived at a rehearsal for the men’s chorale. San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2022 That evolution is accelerating: The modern steel icon Greg Leisz played on half of Daft Punk’s final album, while the funk band Vulfpeck recently commissioned the Los Angeles whiz Rich Hinman to interpret a Bach chorale. New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Band, symphonic chorale and Pure Harmony would have been $50 for high school students, along with $50 for middle school students, according to the listing. Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 4 Aug. 2022 And near the end, Beatrice and Lucia’s vocal lines quiver and swoop like birds around a low, sober, sonorous chorale. New York Times, 12 July 2022 Beethoven works a full orchestra and adds a chorale of dozens of voices, all in the service of the symphony and not rising or falling on any player. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2022 The Los Angeles Master Chorale, Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra and guest vocalists join forces for the German composer’s 18th century masterwork to close out the chorale’s 2021-22 season. Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022 About 100 students will rehearse and perform alongside 55 singers from the chorale. Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

German Choral, short for Choralgesang choral song

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

chorale

noun

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

chorale

noun

1
as in hymn
a religious song practiced a chorale to perform in church

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • hymn
  • anthem
  • psalm
  • carol
  • spiritual
  • canticle
  • requiem
  • dirge
  • oratorio
  • threnody
  • paean
  • hallelujah
  • processional
  • recessional
  • lament
  • mass
  • Gloria Patri
2
as in choir
an organized group of singers a chorale that is regarded as being among the best in the state

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • choir
  • chorus
  • ensemble
  • glee club
  • consort
  • minstrelsy
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