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chorale

Syllabification: (cho·rale)
Pronunciation: /kəˈral, -ˈräl/
Definition of chorale

noun

  • 1a musical composition (or part of one) consisting of or resembling a harmonized version of a simple, stately hymn tune.
  • 2US a choir or choral society.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German Choral (gesang), translating medieval Latin cantus choralis

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