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| cho·rale [ kə rál, kaw rl ] (plural cho·rales) |
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1. Lutheran hymn tune: a hymn tune, especially a slow and stately one, originally intended for congregational singing in the Lutheran Church
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2. piece of music based on chorale: a piece of music, especially a choral work, based on a chorale tune or in a style reminiscent of traditional Lutheran church music
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3. group of singers: a group of singers specializing in a particular style of music, especially church music
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| [Mid-19th century. < German Choral(gesang) "choral (song)"] |
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