chorale
- noun
- /kəˈræl/
- If possible, locate and use the original version of the chorale with German text.
- Bach chorales
- chorales and hymns
- chorale performance
Examples
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Playing Bach chorales is another popular warm-up approach among band directors.
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Many compositions that make up the wind-band repertoire are based on songs or chorales.
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A four-phrase chorale played at a slow tempo involves less than one minute of time.
Academic text (2001) -
Since that inaugural year, our Baritone Chorale has gone from a class of thirty to one with ninety students.
Academic text (2008) -
Activity 4: Have students memorize a brief chorale to practice developing an elastic ensemble pulse.
Academic text (2014) -
The Baritone Chorale tradition has fed the program, creating a healthy supply of both tenors and basses.
Academic text (2008) -
During the Sunday service, the choir beautifully performed a traditional chorale that resonated with the congregation.
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The faithful gathered to sing the solemn chorale as part of their worship ritual, filling the church with harmony.
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In the Lutheran tradition, the chorale serves as a vital part of the worship experience, adding depth to the service.
Synonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A short organ piece that uses a hymn tune and often introduces singing
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word chorale comes from an older word like chorus or choir, which mean 'a group that sings'. So a chorale is a hymn tune for a singing group, often used as a formal song in Lutheran or other Protestant services.