First Known Use: 1841
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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
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: a hymn or psalm sung to a traditional or composed melody in church; also : a harmonization of a chorale melody <a Bach chorale>
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Origin of CHORALE
German Choral, short for Choralgesang choral song
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chorale
noun cho·rale \kə-ˈral\
Definition of CHORALE for Kids
1
: a hymn sung by the choir or congregation at a church service
2
: chorus 1
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