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chorale

noun cho·rale \kə-ˈral, -ˈräl\

: a song that is sung in a church service by a large group of singers

: a chorus or choir

Full Definition of CHORALE

: a hymn or psalm sung to a traditional or composed melody in church; also : a harmonization of a chorale melody <a Bach chorale>

: chorus, choir

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Origin of CHORALE

German Choral, short for Choralgesang choral song

First Known Use: 1841

Related to CHORALE

Synonyms: anthem, canticle, carol, hymn, psalm, spiritual

Rhymes with CHORALE

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CHORALE Defined for Kids

chorale

noun cho·rale \kə-ˈral\

Definition of CHORALE for Kids

: a hymn sung by the choir or congregation at a church service

: chorus 1

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