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Chorale: meaning, definitions and examples

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chorale

 

[ kəˈrɑːl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A hymn or psalm sung to a traditional or harmonized tune.

Synonyms

anthem, hymn, psalm

Examples of usage

  • The choir performed a beautiful chorale during the church service.
  • She played the chorale on the organ with great skill.
Context #2 | Noun

music

A harmonic composition intended for performance by a choir or congregation.

Synonyms

choir piece, harmonic composition

Examples of usage

  • The chorale was the highlight of the concert.
  • They sang the chorale in four-part harmony.

Translations

Translations of the word "chorale" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coral

🇮🇳 कोरल गीत (choral geet)

🇩🇪 Choral

🇮🇩 paduan suara

🇺🇦 хорал

🇵🇱 chorał

🇯🇵 聖歌 (seika)

🇫🇷 chorale

🇪🇸 coral

🇹🇷 koro

🇰🇷 합창 (hapchang)

🇸🇦 جوقة

🇨🇿 chorál

🇸🇰 chorál

🇨🇳 合唱 (héchàng)

🇸🇮 koral

🇮🇸 kór

🇰🇿 хорал

🇬🇪 ქორალი (qorali)

🇦🇿 xor

🇲🇽 coral

Etymology

The word 'chorale' originated from the German word 'Choral', which means a hymn or a song of praise. It has its roots in the religious musical traditions of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. Chorales were often sung by congregations in churches and later evolved into more complex harmonic compositions performed by choirs. Today, chorales are still an integral part of choral music and continue to be sung in religious and secular settings.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,839, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.